Overview

Contract Law introduces students to the fundamental principles, theories and arguments in contract law. It provides a carefully selected collection of cases, statutes and materials with insightful commentary designed to give students a thorough understanding of the subject. Key Features Concise extracts - identifies the key extracts from leading cases, making them accessible for students. Provides international perspectives in each chapter First year law students will find the material accessible. Incorporates a broad range of material, including US examples. A detailed introduction is presented in each chapter to clearly set the scene for subsequent materials and commentary. New to this Edition New review questions at the end of each chapter More flowcharts and diagrams to aid learning Up-dated to reflect recent changes to the law, including the new Australian Consumer Law

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Author:   Philip Clarke ,  Julie Clarke
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Australia
Imprint:   OUP Australia and New Zealand
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 3.40cm , Length: 24.50cm
Weight:   1.150kg
ISBN:  

9780195578454

ISBN 10:   0195578457
Pages:   720
Publication Date:   15 March 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Part I – Introduction1. The nature and importance of contract lawPart II: Formation2. Agreement3. Certainty and conditional contracts4. Consideration5. Intention to create contractual relations6. Capacity7. FormalitiesPart III – Scope and Content8. Privity of contract9. The terms of a contract10. Construction and classification of terms11. Exclusion clausesPart IV – Avoidance12. Misleading or deceptive conduct13. Mistake14. Duress15. Undue influence16. Unconscionable conduct17. Unfair terms18. Illegality and public policyPart V – Performance and termination19. Performance20. Discharge by agreement21. Discharge by breach22. Discharge by frustrationPart VI – Remedies23. Damages and liquidated claims24. Equitable remedies

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Philip Clarke is Emeritus Professor of Law and former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at Deakin University. Julie Clarke is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Law, Deakin University. Julie is a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria.

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