Contract Law in Hong Kong: An Introductory Guide, 2nd Edition

Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Acknowledgements
Table of Cases
Table of Legislation

1.  Introduction
A.  Overview
B.  Organization
C.  Definition

2.  Classifications of Contract
A.  Oral and Written Contracts
B.  Contracts of Record and Simple Contracts
C.  Unilateral Contracts
D.  Collateral Contracts
E.  Third Party Contracts and Privity
F.  Formalities/Contracts Required to Be in Writing

3.  Elements of a Contract
A.  Intent
B.  Agreement
 i. Offer
 1. Bilateral and unilateral contracts
 2. Termination of offer
 3. Options
 ii. Acceptance
 1. Postal Rule
 2. Counter-offer
 3. Invitation to treat
C.  Consideration
 i. Adequacy and Sufficiency of Consideration
 ii. Past Consideration
 iii. Performing an Outstanding Obligation
 iv. Equitable Estoppel
 v. Accord and Satisfaction

4.  Contents
A.  Certainty of Terms
B.  Contractual Provisions
 i. Expressed and Implied Terms
 ii. Conditions and Warranties
 iii. Representations
 iv. Puff
 v. Factors of Classifications
 vi. Effects of Classification
 vii. Determining Classification
 viii. Intermediate Term
C.  Exclusion Clauses
D.  Void for Uncertainty

5.  Vitiating Factors
A.  Capacity
B.  Lack of Genuine Consent
 i. Misrepresentation: Generally
 1. Innocent misrepresentation
 2. Fraudulent misrepresentation
 3. Negligent misrepresentation
 ii. Mistake: Generally
 1. Unilateral mistake
 2. Common mistake
 3. Mutual mistake
 4. Non est factum
 iii. Duress
 iv. Undue Influence
 v. Unconscionable Bargain
 vi. Illegal and Void Contracts

6.  Discharge of Contract
A.  Performance
 i. Substantial Performance
 ii. Severable Contracts
 iii. Part Performance
 iv. Induced Non-performance
B.  Agreement, Assignment, and Novation
C.  Repudiation and Anticipatory Breach
D.  Frustration
E.  Breach

7.  Damages and Remedies
A.  Damages
 i. Principles of Damages
 ii. Types of Damages
B.  Liquidated Damages
C.  Specific Performance
D.  Restrictions on Remedies

Notes
References
Index