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Law of Contract

Paul H. Richards

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Preface Table of Cases PART I: THE FORMATION OF A CONTRACT 1. The Evolution and Definition of the Modern Contract 2. The Fact of Agreement 3. Consideration 4. Intention to Create Legal Relations 5. Capacity 6. Formalities PART II: THE CONTENTS OF THE CONTRACT 7. The Terms of the Contract 8. Exemption Clauses PART III: FACTORS THAT VITIATE A CONTRACT 9. Misrepresentation 10. Mistake 11. Duress, Undue Influence and Inequality of Bargaining Power 12. Illegality PART IV: DISCHARGE OF CONTRACTS 13. Discharge by Performance and Breach 14. Discharge by Agreement 15. Discharge by Frustration PART V: REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT 16. The Common Law Remedy of Damages 17. Equitable Remedies and Limitation of Actions 18. Quasi-Contract PART VI: THE RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF THIRD PARTIES TO THE CONTRACT 19. Privacy of Contract 20. Agency 21. Assignment of Contractual Rights. Index

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Key concepts: Misrepresentation, Severability, Privity of contract, Exclusion clause, Breach of contract, Damages, Frustration of purpose, Agency (philosophy)