Publisher's Synopsis
Illustrative Cases in Contracts is a book written by William Sullivan Pattee and was first published in 1893. The book contains a collection of cases that illustrate the principles of contract law. It is intended to be used as a supplementary text for law students who are studying contract law.The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains the cases themselves, which are presented in chronological order. Each case is accompanied by a brief summary of the facts, the issues at stake, and the court's decision. The cases cover a wide range of topics, including offer and acceptance, consideration, capacity, and breach of contract.The second part of the book contains commentary on the cases. Pattee provides his own analysis of each case, explaining the legal principles involved and how they apply to the facts of the case. He also provides additional examples and explanations to help students understand the concepts.Overall, Illustrative Cases in Contracts is a valuable resource for law students who are studying contract law. The cases and commentary provide a clear and concise explanation of the principles of contract law, and the book is written in a way that is easy to understand. It is a classic text that has been used by generations of law students and is still relevant today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.