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Poole's Textbook on Contract Law 14th Edition

Poole's Textbook on Contract Law 14th Edition

Author: Robert Merkin; Severine Saintier
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780198816980

Previous Edition ISBN: 9780198732808
Published In: July 2019
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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A student classic: clear, comprehensive, contextual. Jill Poole's immensely popular Textbook on Contract Law has been guiding students through contract law for over 20 years.

This new edition has been updated with the latest key legal developments by Professor Robert Merkin and Dr Séverine Saintier. The law of contract is placed within its commercial context, and students are provided with a detailed yet accessible treatment of all the key areas of contract law.

Key features:

Each chapter begins with a summary of key issues, providing an overview of central themes and points of law, and concludes with suggestions for further reading, guiding students towards the most relevant texts and articles
Key points, illustrative examples and questions encourage a deeper understanding of the central facts and issues
Headings, case summaries and case extract boxes allow for easy navigation through the text

Online resources:

The study of contract law continues via the online resources, keeping you up to date and helping to consolidate your learning.

300 multiple choice questions with answers and feedback
Self-test questions and answers
Guidance on answering problem questions in contract law
Updates on new legislation, cases, and other legal developments

1: Introduction to the law of contract

Part 1 Formation

2: Agreement

3: Agreement problems

4: Enforceability of promises: consideration and promissory estoppel

5: Intention to be legally bound, formalities and capacity to contract

Part 2 Content, Interpretation, Performance and Breach

6: Content of the contract and principles of interpretation

7: Exemption clauses and unfair contract terms

8: Breach of contract

Part 3 Enforcement of Contractual Obligations

9: Damages for breach of contract