Poole's Textbook on Contract Law

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 Severine 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 10: Remedies providing for specific relief and restitutionary remedies 11: Privity of contract and third party rights 12: Discharge by frustration: subsequent impossibility Part 4 Methods of Policing the Making of the Contract 13: Non-agreement mistake 14: Misrepresentation 15: Duress, undue influence, and unconscionable bargains 16: Illegality