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The Law of Contract provides an accessible overview of the fundamentals of contract law and its underlying rationales. It also introduces and explores the main academic debates within the subject, encouraging students to decide for themselves whether the rules that contract law adopts are justifiable and, if not, how they should be altered.To help students to develop the skills necessary to apply the principles of contract law to new situations, The Law of Contract breaks down legal problems into different and manageable steps. This book covers all of the core areas studied on an undergraduate course and incorporates chapter summaries and self-test questions to reinforce students' learning and aid revision, as well as further reading sections to provide a platform for further study.Online Resource CenterUpdatesWeb links
This text investigates the foundational principles of contract law and the academic debates surrounding the justification of its established rules. Janet O'Sullivan and Jonathan Hilliard, both established legal scholars, provide a structured framework for undergraduate students to navigate the complexities of contractual obligations. The authors utilize a pedagogical approach that balances core legal doctrine with critical analysis, challenging readers to evaluate the efficacy of current legal standards.
What You Will Find
Legal educators frequently cite this text as a reliable resource for students seeking to bridge the gap between abstract theory and practical application. Readers often note the clarity of the prose, which effectively manages the density of the subject matter for those new to the field.
Page Count:
528
Publication Date:
2010-05-13
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199571740
ISBN-13:
9780199571741