Contract Law

Catherine Elliott and Frances QuinnContract LawThis popular and well-established student textbook on contract law, now in its third edition, covers the subject comprehensively but concisely. It offers a clear and accurate explanation of the law of contract, presented in a systematic and logical order for learning and revision, with clear page design and headings. The style of the book is exceptionally accessible to students new to the subject. In addition to time-honoured precedents, frequent reference is made to contemporary cases and topical issues in the media in order to engage students' interest. The authors also combine discussion of academic opinion and theory in contract with up-to-date coverage of the law itself. Detailed guidelines on answering typical examination questions are provided in each chapter, as well as a chapter of general advice. The book concludes with a glossary of terms.New coverage in the third edition includes: detailed discussion of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 the continuing series of cases on duress and undue influence including Bank of Scotland v Bennett (1999), Barclays Bank v Boulter (1999) and Barclays Bank v Coleman (2000) the