Contract Law - Frances Quinn - Paperback

This popular and well-established student textbook on contract law, now in its fifth edition, covers the subject comprehensively but concisely. It offers a clear and accurate explanation of the law, presented in a systematic and logical order for learning and revision. The book is exceptionally accessible to students new to the subject.<>The fifth edition features a new colour text design and diagrams to help the student understand the subject. It is fully up-to-date with key developments in contract law, including:<>· Proceedings linked to the successful television show, Fame Academy: McNicholas Construction (Holdings) Ltd v Endemol UK plc (2003)<>· Litigation following the 'Bravo Two Zero' mission during the Gulf War: R v Attorney-General for Englandand Wales (2003)<>· Contracts made following a mistake as to one party's identity: Shogun Finance v Hudson (2003)<>· An action by the Ministry of Sound (Ireland) Ltd for the payment of a debt<>· A case brought by Jimi Hendrix's estate developing the law on the calculation of damages<>· Other new cases cover the areas of unfair contract terms, misrepresentation, entire agreement clauses, the interpretation of contract, illegality, discharge, remedies and consumer contract.<>Features:<>- An accessible introduction to contract law which can be used as a core or support text.<>- Examines contemporary cases and issues in the media.<>- Explores the issues and debates in the subject, as well as the substantive law.<>- Each chapter includes guidelines on answering typical examination questions, and a chapter of general examination advice.<>- A glossary to help clarify important terms.<>About the authors<> Catherine Elliott is a qualified Barrister and Lecturer in Law at City University. She has extensive experience of teaching law.<> Frances Quinn is an award-winning journalist and journal editor, with a particular interest and experience in law.<>By the same authors<>English Legal System 6th edition (ISBN 1 405 81165 X)<>Criminal Law 5th edition (ISBN 0 273 68764 6)<>Tort Law 5th edition (ISBN 1 40580711 3)<>AS Law 2nd edition (ISBN 0 582 82297 1)<>Also by Catherine Elliott<>French Legal System (with Catherine Vernon) (ISBN 0 582 32747 4)<>French Legal System and Legal Language: An Introduction in French (with Carole Geirnaert and Florence Houssais) (ISBN 0 582 31718 5)~Quinn, Frances is the author of 'Contract Law - Frances Quinn - Paperback' with ISBN 9781405807104 and ISBN 1405807105.