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Law of Contract in New Zealand 5th Edition

Law of Contract in New Zealand 5th Edition

Author: John Burrows; Jeremy Finn; Stephen Todd
Publisher: LexisNexis New Zealand
ISBN: 9781927248973

Previous Edition ISBN: 9781927149546
Published In: December 2015
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: New Zealand ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Law of Contact in New Zealand written by the trio of highly regarded and respected authors, John Burrows, Jeremy Finn and Stephen Todd, provides definitive coverage of the law of contract in New Zealand.

The comprehensiveness, depth of analysis and coverage and clarity of the discussion ensures that this is the first point of reference for the legal practitioner, law student and all those interested in this important field of law.

This new edition includes many new and significant cases and all relevant statutory developments. It builds on the exemplary standards set by previous editions.

The new material includes, in particular: the making of contracts through electronic communications; recent amendments to the Fair Trading Act, including statutory control over unfair contract terms; new case law on estoppel, cancellation for breach, rectification and frustration; expanded discussion of the Belize case and the relationship between interpretation and implied terms; revised chapters on conditional contracts and illegality; tort remedies and privity of contract; assignment of bare rights of action; assignment and novation in light of the Savvy decision; and the measure of damages for breach of contract.

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The authoritative text on contract law in New Zealand
Written by a very highly-regarded and respected trio of authors
Provides a detailed commentary on the common law
Analysis and coverage is deep and comprehensive

Chapter 1. Historical Introduction

Chapter 2. Modern influences

Chapter 3. Agreement

Chapter 4. Consideration

Chapter 5. Intention to create legal relations

Chapter 6. Contents of the contract

Chapter 7. Exclusion clauses

Chapter 8. Conditional contracts

Chapter 9. Form and enforceability

Chapter 10. Mistake

Chapter 11. Misrepresentation

Chapter 12. Exploitation