Essential Contract Law (Essential)

Essential Contract Law provides a clear and concise revision aid for students studying degree or diploma courses in law. The book covers the broad topic areas referred to in the 'Priestley 11' prescription for 'Contracts' that are found in the contract law syllabuses of accredited law schools. The second edition incorporates recent decisions of Australian courts impacting upon the law of contract. This new edition also includes a comprehensive case list and an introductory chapter detailing key definitions and concepts. Book Cover......Page 1 Title......Page 4 Copyright......Page 5 Foreword......Page 6 Preface......Page 8 Contents......Page 10 Table of Cases......Page 12 1 Introduction......Page 26 2 Agreement......Page 30 3 Intention......Page 42 4 Consideration......Page 46 5 Writing......Page 60 6 Contents......Page 66 7 Capacity......Page 88 8 Mistake......Page 98 9 Misrepresentation......Page 114 10 Unconscionability......Page 132 11 Illegality......Page 144 12 Discharge......Page 162 13 Remedies......Page 180 Index......Page 188