| Descript |
xxxv, 870 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. |
| Series |
Examples & explanations |
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Examples & explanations series.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
The meaning of "contract" and the basic attributes of the contractual relationship -- Facets of the law of contract and the source of its rules, processes, and traditions -- The doctrine of precedent and a contract case analysis -- The objective test and basic principles of offer and acceptance -- Standard contracts and contracts through electronic media -- Mismatching standard terms : the "battle of the forms" under UCC [sec.] 2.207 -- Consideration -- Promissory estoppel as the basis for enforcing promises -- Unjust enrichment, restitution, and "moral obligation" -- Interpretation and construction : resolving meaning and dealing with uncertainty in agreements -- The statute of frauds -- The parol evidence rule -- The judicial regulation of improper bargaining and of contracts that violate law or public policy -- Incapacity -- Mistake, impracticability, and frustration of purpose -- Conditions and promises -- Breach and repudiation -- Remedies for breach of contract -- Assignment, delegation, and third-party beneficiaries |
| Subject |
Contracts -- United States.
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Contracts -- United States -- Cases.
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| ISBN |
9781543807639 (paperback) |
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1543807631 (paperback) |
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9781543819939 (ebook) |
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