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Contract Law in Hong Kong

Contract Law in Hong Kong

Author: Lee Mason
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell Hong Kong
ISBN: 9789626614402
Published In: September 2011
Format: Paperback , 500 pages
Jurisdiction: Hong Kong ? Disclaimer:
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“Provides a clear and comprehensive account of the modern law of contract as applied and practiced in Hong Kong … Explains the underlying principles of contract law, with sufficient detail for a proper understanding of the subject, as well as elucidating some of the more intricate aspects of the subject … covers all the major areas of contract law … ideal … for law students and for practitioners as a reference text.”

Lee Mason, Assistant Professor of Law, University of Hong Kong

THE ONLY CURRENT BOOK ON CONTRACT LAW IN HONG KONG

Written by an expert in contract law – Mr Lee Mason

Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Hong Kong, teaches primarily in the area of Contract Law on both the JD and LLB programmes
Has written extensively on contract law

“Demystifies” complex principles

Explains the underlying principles of contract law
Elucidates some of the more intricate aspects of contract law

Focuses on local law and application in particular

Provides a clear and comprehensive account of the modern law of contract, written in the context of Hong Kong setting
High relevance to Hong Kong’s contract law practice

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Contract law in Hong Kong has become substantially localized in recent years. There have been many important local cases, including seminal judgments in key areas such as undue influence. Hong Kong’s legislation has unique aspects, such as the Unconscionable Contracts Ordinance. What’s more, the application of contract law has to be understood in the context of a Hong Kong setting. “Contract Law in Hong Kong” is therefore a very welcome and timely publication. Written by an expert, Mr Lee Mason, it is comprehensive in scope, emphasizes the large body of local law, and is written in a clear style that “demystifies” intricate areas of law.

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Formation of contract

Offer and invitations to treat
Acceptance
Consideration
Promissory estoppel
Certainty
Intention to create legal relations
Third parties
Agreement mistake

Contents of contract

Express terms
Implied terms
Exemption clauses

Vitiating factors

Common mistake
Misrepresentation
Duress
Undue influence
Unconscionability

Discharge of contract

Performance
Agreement
Breach
Frustration

Remedies

Damages
Specific performance
Injunctions
Action for an agreed price
Liquidated damages
Deposits and part-payments
Rectification

Author: Mr Lee Mason

Mr Lee Mason is Assistant Professor of Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Hong Kong. He is also a Barrister-at-Law (England & Wales) and Mediator (CEDR Accredited). Lee teaches on both the JD and LLB programmes, primarily in the area of Contract Law which, prior to joining HKU, he also taught at a top law school in Germany. He is the Undergraduate First Year Course Co-coordinator and the Contract Law Course Convenor for the LLB programme. He has written extensively on contract law.