Casebook on Contract (Cases & Materials) Book

As the principles of the law of contract derive mainly from case law, it is essential that students quickly acquire effective case reading skills. This book provides students with a comprehensive selection of the case law most likely to be met on contract law courses. The book is specifically designed to meet the needs of students, and the case law is well ordered and presented under clear headings. The emphasis is placed on explanation of both the decisions and their implications. A useful inclusion is the introductory chapter which gives advice on how to read cases, including a step-by-step approach to reading "Carlill versus Carbolic Smoke Ball Company". This edition includes a new section assessing the effect of undue influence by a third party and the recent decisions in "Barclays Bank plc versus O'Brien" and "CIBC Mortgages plc versus Pitt", together with all other important recent case law.Read More