Publisher's Synopsis
A comprehensive selection of the case law most likely to be encountered by students on contract law courses. The case law is structured and presented under clear headings, with the emphasis on explanation of the decisions and their implications in order to promote better understanding. The introductory chapter provides advice on how to read cases, including a step-by-step approach to reading "Cargill v. Carbolic Smoke Company".;The fourth edition has been expanded to include developments of judgements in the areas of incorporation of terms, exemption clauses, breach and remedies for breach of contract. The section examining undue influence has been revised in order to take account of the decision of the Court of Appeal in "Royal Bank of Scotland v. Etridge (No. 2)".