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Poole's Textbook on Contract Law 16th ed


ISBN13: 9780192885098
Previous Edition ISBN: 9780198869993
Published: May 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: UK
Format: Paperback
Price: £37.99



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A student classic: clear, comprehensive, contextual. The immensely popular Poole's Textbook on Contract Law has been guiding students through contract law for over 20 years. The law of contract is placed within its commercial context, and students are provided with a detailed yet accessible treatment of all the key areas of contract law. Case-driven content and succinct explanations are combined with summaries, questions, and examples to allow students to gain a sound understanding of the theory and application of contract law principles.

Digital formats and resources:

The sixteenth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.

  • The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with embedded self-assessment activities, and multi-media content including a series of supportive videos and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
  • The study tools that enhance the e-book are all also available as stand-alone online resources for use alongside the print book

Online resources include:

  • Over 300 multiple choice questions with answers and feedback
  • A selection of videos from the authors
  • Guidance on answering problem questions in contract law
  • Updates on new legislation, cases, and other legal developments

Overview:

  • Provides a clear introduction to contract law mapped to undergraduate courses.
  • Presents the information in a straightforward style, allowing students to gain a sound understanding of the main issues, whilst also addressing some of the complexities of contract law, to encourage a fuller appreciation of the subject
  • Each chapter includes summaries, questions, examples, and a guide to further reading, allowing students to check their understanding and to conduct efficient and well-directed further study
  • Suitable for use as a stand-alone textbook, or in conjunction with Poole's Casebook on Contract Law, making it an essential resource for students
  • Also available as an e-book enhanced with self-assessment activities and multi-media content to offer a fully immersive experience and extra learning support

New to this Edition:

  • The introductory chapter has been substantively updated to reflect the continuing influence of contract law in the world through its adaptation to technological innovations
  • Key new cases include: Longley v PPB Entertainment Ltd [2022] on elements of unilateral mistake; Leeds City Council v Barclays Bank plc on inducement; and Pakistan International Airline Corporation v Times Travel (UK) Ltd [2021] on lawful acts of duress

Subjects:
Contract Law
Contents:
1:Introduction to the law of contract

Part 1 Formation
2:Agreement
3:Enforceability of promises: consideration and promissory estoppel
4:Intention to be legally bound, formalities and capacity to contract

Part 2. Content, Interpretation, Performance and Privity
5:Content of the contract and principles of interpretation
6:Exemption clauses and unfair contract terms
7:Privity of contract and third party rights

Part 3. Vitiating Factors
8:Mistake
9:Misrepresentation
10:Duress, undue influence, and unconscionable bargains
11:Illegality

Part 4 Discharge by Frustration, Breach, and Remedies
12:Discharge by frustration: subsequent impossibility
13:Breach of contract
14:Damages for breach of contract
15:Remedies for providing specific relief and restitutionary remedies

Series: Textbook On

Textbook on Land Law 19th ed ISBN 9780192858832
Published August 2023
Oxford University Press
£39.99
Poole's Textbook on Contract Law 15th ed ISBN 9780198869993
Published June 2021
Oxford University Press
Out of print
Poole's Textbook on Contract Law 15th ed (eBook) ISBN 9780192640697
Published June 2021
Oxford University Press
Out of print
Textbook on Land Law 18th ed ISBN 9780198839828
Published June 2020
Oxford University Press
Out of print
Borkowski's Textbook on Roman Law 6th ed ISBN 9780198848011
Published May 2020
Oxford University Press
£49.99
Poole's Textbook on Contract Law 14th ed ISBN 9780198816980
Published July 2019
Oxford University Press
Out of print
Textbook on Land Law 17th ed ISBN 9780198809586
Published May 2018
Oxford University Press
Out of print
Textbook on Administrative Law 8th ed ISBN 9780198713050
Published July 2016
Oxford University Press
£39.99
Honeyball & Bowers' Textbook on Employment Law 14th ed ISBN 9780198748366
Published April 2016
Oxford University Press
£44.99
Borkowski's Textbook on Roman Law 5th ed ISBN 9780198736226
Published April 2015
Oxford University Press
Out of print
Todd & Wilson's Textbook on Trusts & Equity 12th ed ISBN 9780198726258
Published April 2015
Oxford University Press
£49.99
Textbook on Immigration and Asylum Law 6th ed ISBN 9780198701897
Published July 2014
Oxford University Press
Out of print
Textbook on Civil Liberties and Human Rights 10th ed ISBN 9780198701552
Published April 2014
Oxford University Press
Out of print
McCoubrey & White's Textbook on Jurisprudence 5th ed ISBN 9780199584345
Published September 2012
Oxford University Press
£49.99