Contract Law 4th Edition by Mary Charman, ISBN-13: 978-1138136496

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Contract Law 4th Edition by Mary Charman, ISBN-13: 978-1138136496

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• Publisher: ‎ Willan; 4th edition (March 3, 2016)
• Language: ‎ English
• 354 pages
• ISBN-10: ‎ 1138136492
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1138136496

The study of any area of law can appear somewhat daunting to a new student and presenting material in an accessible way, while retaining academic integrity, has become a significant feature of each edition of this book. This new edition is no exception and the book aims to be a complete text for students of Contract Law at A-level as well as those on other courses in further and higher education. The frequent revision programme means that the book is up to date with regard to examination specifications and this edition incorporates the new OCR four-module requirements, including both new source materials for the Special Study paper and examples of the new-style dilemma questions.

As before, the book includes opportunities to make connections between areas of law and to consider the moral, ethical and social issues found within the law. The reminders within the text prompt you to think about issues, to consider whether outcomes are fair to individuals and to consider the way in which justice is achieved within the broad context of the society in which we live. Many of these issues are raised in ‘boxed’ questions, indicating points at which you could stop and consider answers for yourself before moving on to the next section. At the end of each chapter is an updated set of questions, including some from recent A2 examination papers, for you to practise, with suggested outline answers at the end of the book. A whole section towards the end examines the general context of the law of contract, and the specific ways in which a synoptic overview is assessed by the major examination boards have been updated. The aim is twofold: to help you to achieve success in examinations and to present a context in which contract law may be set in order to acquire skills for life and to extend the value of study.

Many students have found the key skills section useful in assembling their portfolios, finding that generally those students who achieve a qualification at an advanced level do have such key skills in order to undertake their studies. At A-level there are specific requirements for this qualification, so to aid you in achieving this as smoothly as possible, a section is included to suggest some ways in which these skills can be demonstrated through your ‘normal’ study of contract law, and in fact to show how the assessments can complement and enhance each other.

It is obviously important that a law textbook keeps up to date, since the law itself is a living and changing entity, reflecting the society in which we live. This book is based on the state of the law at the time of publication, including recent cases and statutes. Try to read quality newspapers and legal journals, visit courts and legal practices, and make full use of the internet. The opinion of others is valued as a resource in both forming an individual view and in assessing the current state of the law. I have suggested further resources which you may like to investigate to help broaden your knowledge and to become aware of new law as it develops.

Table of Contents:

Preface 1. Principles of the Law of Contract Part 1: The Formation of a Contract 2. Offer and Acceptance 3. Consideration 4. Legal Intent 5. Capacity Part 2: The Contents of a Contract 6. Incorporation of Terms 7. Types of Terms within a Contract 8. Exemption Clauses 9. Privity of Contract Part 3: Vitiating Factors 10. Duress and Undue Influence 11. Misrepresentation 12. Mistake 13. Illegality Part 4: Discharge and Remedies 14. Discharge of a Contract 15. Remedies Part 5: Consumer Protection 16. Consumer Protection Part 6: General Questions on Contract Law 17. Additional Questions Part 7: Studying Contract Law 18. Contract Law in Context 19. Sources of Contract Law 20. Key Skills

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