Bender; Perillo; Calamari

Cases and Problems on Contracts

- Explains promissory estoppel - Looks at parol evidence and interpretation - Discusses capacity of parties - Examines avoidance for misconduct or mistake - Discusses conditions, performance, and breach - Defines impossibility or impracticability, frustration, and risk of casualty losses - Looks at enforcement remedies - Explores bargains that are illegal or against public policy The material employs the problem method in tandem with case dissection to develop students' interest, enlarge their store of knowledge, and require them to exercise analytical thinking not only in the classroom, but also while doing their assignments. Covers aspects of the agreement process, consideration, moral obligation, and consideration. Also includes sections on third-party beneficiaries, assignment and delegation, statute of frauds, and discharge of contracts.