Briefcase on Contract Law Book

The Briefcase Series is designed for undergraduate law students to assist with understanding the essential principles of key cases in each subject area. The simple and easy to follow layout includes a summary of key cases and relevant legislation under various topic areas, which can be read in conjunction with larger texts. The Briefcase Series provides useful summaries for students new to the topic as well as a refresher for those revising for exams. Briefcase on Contract Law includes all the essential cases for the topics commonly found in a degree or PgDL (Common Professional Examination) course. The book will also be useful for A Level law students whose course includes a contract element. The fourth edition follows the successful format of earlier editions, but takes full account of recent cases affecting the law of contract, including Great Peace Shipping v Tsavliris (2002) on mistake; Royal Bank of Scotland v Etridge (No 2) (2001) on undue influence; Director General of Fair Trading v First National Bank plc (2001) on the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1994; Attorney General v Blake (2001) and Farley v Skinner (2001) on damages; Watford Electronics Ltd v Sanderson CFL Ltd (2001), Britvic Soft Drinks Ltd and Others v Messer UK Ltd (2002) and Feldaroll Foundry plc v Hermes Leasing Ltd (2004) on the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977; and Stevenson v Rogers (1999) and Jewson Ltd v Boyhan (2003) on the implied terms contained in the Sale of Goods Act 1979.Read More