Unlocking Contract Law, 5th Edition

Author: Chris Turner
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9781138214552

Previous Edition ISBN: 9781444174175
Published In: September 2024
Format: Paperback , 496 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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Contract law is a core element of all law degrees in England and Wales. Unlocking Contract Law will ensure you grasp the main concepts with ease. This book explains the facts and associated case law for:

• The rules regarding formation of contracts

• The contents of a contract

• Vitiating factors, factors which invalidate an otherwise validly formed contract

• The rules on discharge of contractual obligations

• Available remedies

The UNLOCKING THE LAW series is designed specifically to make the law accessible. Features include:

• aims and objectives at the start of each chapter

• key facts charts to consolidate your knowledge

• diagrams to aid learning

• summaries to help check your understanding of each chapter

• problem questions with guidance on answering

• a glossary of legal terminology

The series covers all the core subjects required by the Bar Council and the Law Society for entry onto professional qualifications, as well as popular option units.

1. The origins and character of contract law 2. Formation of a contract: offer and acceptance 3. Formation of a contract: consideration 4. Formation of a contract: intention to create legal relations 5. Form 6. The obligations under a contract: terms 7. The obligations under a contract: exclusion and limitation clauses 8. Void and voidable contracts 9. Vitiating factors: misrepresentation 10. Vitiating factors: mistake 11. Vitiating factors: duress and undue influence 12. Vitiating factors: illegality and unenforceable contracts 13. Third party rights and the doctrine of privity 14. Capacity 15. Discharge of a contract 16. Remedies in contract law 17. Quasi-contract

Chris Turner is a qualified barrister and Senior Lecturer in law at Wolverhampton University. He has taught law at all levels and is an experienced author whose other titles include Key Facts: Contract Law and Key Cases: Contract Law, also published by Hodder Education. He is Series Editor of "Unlocking the Law", "Key Facts" and "Key Cases", all published by Hodder Education.