Principles of the law of contract in Malaysia /
Syed Ahmad S.A. Alsagoff.
- Kuala Lumpur : Malayan Law Journal, 1996.
- xxviii, 320 p. ; 25 cm.
The law is as stated on 1 July 1996.
Foreword. - Preface. - Table of cases. - Table of statutes. - Introduction. - 1. The Law of Contract in Malaysia. - 2. Formation of a contract. - 3. Intention to create legal relations. - 4. Consideration. - 5. The equitable doctrine of promissory estoppel. - 6. Privity of contract. - 7. Terms of the contract. - 8. Capacity to contract. - 9. Undue influence. - 10. Misrepresentation and fraud. - 11. Mistake. - 12. Illegality. - 13. Restraint of trade. - 14. Performance. - 15. Frustration. - 16. Damages. - 17. Appendices. - Index.
... the book [is] useful in understanding the basic principles of the law of contract as contained in the provisions of the Contract Act 1950. The author has placed great emphasis on the decisions of Malaysian courts to depict clearly the law of contract as applied in Malaysia. English cases that explain the law in Malaysia have been carefully selected and blended in the text and the differences in the two jurisdictions are highlighted where necessary. Techniques in answering contract problem questions, a list of 101 questions arranged by topics and samples of contracts commonly encountered in practice have been included in the appendices. The full text of the relevant sections of the Contracts Act 1950 has also been included. - Back cover.