Nutcases - Contract Law
Anne Ruff
Abstract
Anne Ruff
Abstract
Introduction to contract law. The agreement. Consideration and promissory estoppel. Intention to create legal relations. Privity of contract. Formalities and capacity. Terms of the contract. Exclusion and limitation clauses. Misrepresentation and mistake. Unfair pressure. Illegal and void contracts: contracts in restraint of trade. Discharge by agreement, frustration and performance. Remedies for breach of contract.
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Introduction to contract law. The agreement. Consideration and promissory estoppel. Intention to create legal relations. Privity of contract. Formalities and capacity. Terms of the contract. Exclusion and limitation clauses. Misrepresentation and mistake. Unfair pressure. Illegal and void contracts: contracts in restraint of trade. Discharge by agreement, frustration and performance. Remedies for breach of contract.
Key concepts: Privity of contract, Estoppel, Misrepresentation, Exclusion clause, Severability, Mistake, Business, Law and economics