Chitty on Contracts (Vol. 1 plus 1st suppl.)

The best foundation on which to base any case involving contract law, Chitty on Contracts: • Provides you with the depth of insight you require, so you can confidently cite it in court • Covers contracts for every commercial situation, with specific sections on a range of contracts from agency to suretyship, as well as covering consumer contracts • Gives expert interpretation of the legal position, ensuring that when you you draft a contract, you have taken every eventuality into account • Helps with your negotiations, providing back-up for your arguments • Gives you expert interpretation on all the relevant legislation and of case law • Volume 1 contains interpretation and analysis of the general principles which apply to all contracts Also available: Chitty on Contracts, 30th edition, Volume 1 & 2 back to top Table of Contents Formation of contract • The agreement • Consideration • Form • Mistake • Misrepresentation • Duress and undue influence Capacity of parties • Personal incapacity • Corporation and unincorporated associations • The crown, public authorities and the European Community • Political and professional immunity and incapacity The terms of the contract • Express terms • Implied terms • Exemption clauses • Unfair terms in consumer contracts • Arbitration clauses Illegality and public policy • Illegality and public policy Joint obligations, third parties and assignment • Joint obligations • Third parties • Assignment • Death and bankruptcy Performance and discharge • Performance • Discharge by agreement • Discharge by frustration • Discharge by breach • Other modes of discharge Remedies for breach of contract • Damages • Specific performance and injunction • Limitation of actions Restitution • Restitution Conflict of laws • Conflict of laws