Provides a clear and wide-ranging introduction to contract law which maps well onto undergraduate and GDL courses
Presents the information in a straightforward style to allow students to gain a sound understanding of the main issues, while 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
Supported by an Online Resource Centre that provides a testbank of multiple choice questions, updates on the law, and guidance on successful exam technique, ensuring students have access to the most up-to-date information, as well as acting as an additional learning resource
Suitable to be used as a stand-alone textbook, or in conjunction with Poole's Casebook on Contract Law, making it an essential resource for students
New to this edition
Enhanced explanations of the points and issues surrounding contract law, which many students find tricky, enable students to establish a solid foundation of understanding right from the start of the course of study
A revised introduction places greater emphasis on recent developments, particularly recent developments such as the European Common European Sales Law (CESL) and Consumer Rights Directive (CRD), and ensures that students are aware of the context in which the current law of contract is set
A significant number of new cases showing the most important developments in the area of contract law have been incorporated into the new edition of this textbook, including: RTS Flexible Systems Ltd v Molkerei Alois Muller GmbH & Co KG; Rainy Sky SA v Kookmin Bank; AXA Sun Life Services plc v Campbell Martin Ltd; Omak Maritime Ltd v Mamola Challenger Shipping Co Ltd, The Mamola Challenger; Springwell Navigation Corp v JP Morgan Chase Bank (formerly Chase Manhattan Bank); and Sylvia Shipping Co Ltd v Progress Bulk Carriers Ltd and other post-Achilleas cases
Jill Poole's immensely popular Textbook on Contract Law has been guiding students through contract law for many years. The accessible writing style and focus on key principles and developments in contract law make this text a favourite with students and lecturers alike. The author places the law of contract clearly within its wider context before proceeding to provide detailed yet accessible treatment of all the key areas encountered when studying contract law.
Key features:
· Key points, illustrative examples and questions encourage a deeper understanding of the central facts and issues
· Each chapter begins with a summary of key issues, providing an overview of key themes and points of law, and concludes with suggestions for further reading, guiding you towards the most relevant texts and articles
· An attractive page design highlights headings, case summaries, case extracts and a variety of learning features, making navigation through the text easy
Fully supported by an Online Resource Centre, which provides:
Student Resources
Regular updates on new legislation, cases, and other important developments
Guidance on answering questions in contract law
Self-test questions and answers linked with Casebook on Contract Law
Lecturer Resources
A test bank of 300 multiple choice questions with answers and feedback
Readership: Undergraduate students following courses in contract law.
