Contract law - Catherine Elliott

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 England and 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)