- Author(s): J. Beatson, A. Burrows, J. Cartwright
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Edition: 31 Ed
- ISBN 13 9780198829973
- Approx. Pages 726 + Contents
- Format Paperback
- Approx. Product Size 24 x 18 cms
- Delivery Time Normally 7-9 working days
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Description
Anson's Law of Contract offers exceptional detail, precision and clarity on contract law.
It is a classic text in the field providing a stimulating account of the law.
With comprehensive coverage of all topics covered on contract law courses, this definitive work is essential reading for anyone interested in the law of contract, whether as a student, practitioner or academic.
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Contents
1. Introduction
Part I - Formation of Contract
2. The Agreement
3. Form
4. Consideration, and Promissory Estoppel
Part II - Contents of the Contract
5. The Terms of the Contract
6. Exemption clauses and unfair terms
Part III - Factors Tending to Defeat Contractual Liability
7. Incapacity
8. Mistake
9. Misrepresentation and Non-disclosure
10. Duress, Undue Influence, and Unconscionable Bargains
11 Illegality
Part IV - Performance and Discharge
12. Performance
13. Discharge by Agreement
14. Discharge by Frustration
15. Discharge by Breach
16. Discharge by Operation of Law
Part V - Remedies for Breach of Contract
17. Damages
18. Specific Remedies
19. Restitutionary Awards
20. Limitation of Actions
Part VI Limits of the Contractual Obligation
21. Third Parties
22. Assignment
23. Agency
Index
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Author Details
Jack Beatson : DCL, LLD, FBA
Formerly a Lord Justice of Appeal and Rouse Ball Professor of English Law,
University of Cambridge; Visiting Professor, University of Oxford
Andrew Burrows : DCL, MA, LLM (HARVARD), FBA, QC (HON)
A Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom (from 2 June 2020)
Professor of the Law of England and Fellow of All Souls College, University of
Oxford
John Cartwright : BCL, MA
Emeritus Professor of the Law of Contract, University of Oxford
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