Cheshire, Fifoot and Furmston's law of contract.

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2017.

17th edition

87741

Contracts -- England.

Contracts -- Wales.

1. Historical introduction

2. Some factors affecting modern contract law

3. The phenomena of agreement

4. Consideration

5. Intention to create legal relations

6. The contents of the contract

7. Unenforceable contracts

8. Mistake

9. Misrepresentation, duress and undue influence

10. Contracts rendered void by statute

11. Contracts illegal by statute or at common law

12. Contracts void at common law on grounds of public policy

13. Capacity of parties

14. Privity of contract

15. Privity of contract under the law of agency

16. The voluntary assignment of contractual rights and liabilities

17. The involuntary assignment of contractual rights and liabilities

18. Performance and breach

19. Discharge by agreement

20. Discharge under the doctrine of frustration

21. Remedies for breach of contract.

Cheshire, Fifoot & Furmston's Law of Contract remains one of the leading textbooks on contract law more than 70 years after the publication of its first edition. It combines a clear and authoritative account of the principles of the law of contract with thought-provoking analysis and insights. The clarity of the narrative and lucid writing style helps to bring understanding of complex issues to a wider readership. Each topic is clearly signposted with summaries, introductory text and sub-headings for ease of navigation throughout the book. Numerous references to additional primary and secondary sources take the reader even further into the subject. - Publisher's website.

Previous edition: 2012.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Law of contract

9780198747383

lx, 832 pages ; 25 cm