Taylor, Richard D., 1954-

Law of contract / Richard D. Taylor - 6th ed. - London : Blackstone Press, 1998. - xviii, 240 p. : tables ; 23 cm. - Swot : success without tears / series editor : C.J. Carr .

Previous ed. : 1995

Preface to the first editions. - Prefaces to the second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth editions. - Table of cases. - 1. Efficient and creative study. Lectures. Textbooks. Reading cases. Statues. Journals and articles. Seminars and tutorials. Essays and presentations. How to use this book. Conclusion. - 2. Examinations and how to take advantage of them. Revision. Organisational matters. Sitting the examination. Conclusion. - 3. Agreement. Underlying themes. Key issues. The examination. Conclusion. - 4. Consideration. Definition of consideration. Past consideration. Existing duties. Part payment of a debt. The examination. - 5. Terms of the contract. The distinction between terms and representations. Conditions, warranties and innominate terms. Implied terms. The examination. - 6. Exemption clauses. Historical development. Incorporation of exclusion clauses. Interpretation of exclusion clauses. Unfair contract terms act 1977. The examination. Conclusion. - 7. Misrepresentation. Basic requirements. Remedies for misrepresentation. The examination. Conclusion. - 8. Mistake and frustration. Mistake. Frustration. The examination. - 9. Privity and remedies. Remedies. Privity. The examination. Conclusion. - 10. Illegality and inequality. - Illegality. Inequality of bargaining power. The examination. - Bibliography. - Index.

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