Smith and Thomas A Casebook on Contract

Smith & Thomas: A Casebook on Contract by Roger Brownsword is a leading academic casebook that presents a comprehensive and analytical study of contract law through carefully selected judicial decisions. The Fourteenth Edition continues the tradition of combining authoritative case extracts with critical commentary, enabling readers to understand both doctrinal principles and their broader theoretical implications. Structured to reflect the core components of contract law—formation, terms, vitiating factors, performance, breach, and remedies—the book provides an in-depth exploration of modern contract jurisprudence within the common law tradition.

Key Features:

• Curated extracts of leading contract law cases
• Analytical commentary accompanying principal judgments
• Coverage of agreement, consideration, intention, and privity
• Discussion of misrepresentation, mistake, duress, and undue influence
• Examination of contractual terms, exclusion clauses, and interpretation
• Detailed treatment of breach of contract and remedies
• Integration of contemporary developments and policy debates
• Suitable for advanced academic study and seminar discussion

This book is particularly valuable for LLB and LLM students studying contract law, academicians teaching common law subjects, researchers in private law theory, and legal professionals seeking a deeper understanding of contractual doctrine. It is also well-suited for university coursework where case analysis and critical engagement form the core method of instruction.