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050 0 4 _a346.4102 $2 22
100 1 _aDuxbury, Robert
245 0 0 _aContract law
260 _aLondon
_bSweet & Maxwell
_c2008
505 2 _aTable of cases -- Table of statutes -- Table of statutory instruments -- Introduction to the law of contract -- Offer and acceptance -- Certainty and intention -- Consideration and estoppel -- Formalities and capacity -- Contractual terms -- Exclusion and limitation clauses -- Privity of contract -- Discharge by performance, breach and agreement -- Fustration -- Misrepresentation -- Mistake -- Duress and undue influence -- Illegality -- Contracts in restraint of trade -- Remedies I (damages for breach of contract) -- Remedies II (equitable remedies, restitution and limitation of actions) -- Index
520 _aExplains the fundamental principles of contract law and how the law operates in practice. Concentrates on topics includes in most undergraduate law courses. Goes through the life of a contract from creation to discharge and the remedies. Considers the contents of the contract and factors which might impair its effect. Focuses on the UK common law, but covers relevant EU law and makes comparisons with other jurisdictions. Includes case law examples to draw out key points.
521 2 0 _aAdvanced
590 _aKA
651 4 _aEngland and Wales
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690 _aLAW
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999 _c108051
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