Contract Law introduces students to the fundamental principles, theories and arguments in Australian contract law. It provides a carefully selected collection of cases, statutes and materials with insightful commentary designed to give students a thorough understanding of the subject. A detailed introduction is presented in each chapter to clearly set the scene for subsequent materials and commentary and key extracts from leading cases help make contract law engaging and accessible to all readers. Also featured are international perspectives throughout, including comparisons with Indian and Chinese contact law.

Table of Contents:

Table Of Cases
Table Of Statutes
Preface
Acknowledgments
PART 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 The Nature and Importance of Contract Law
PART 2 Formation
Chapter 2 Agreement
Chapter 3 Certainty and Conditional Agreements
Chapter 4 Consideration
Chapter 5 Intention to Create Contractual Relations
Chapter 6 Capacity
Chapter 7 Formalities
PART 3 Scope and Content
Chapter 8 Privity of Contract
Chapter 9 The Terms of a Contract
Chapter 10 Construction and Classification of Terms
Chapter 11 Exclusion Clauses
PART 4 Avoidance
Chapter 12 Misleading or Deceptive Conduct
Chapter 13 Mistake
Chapter 14 Duress
Chapter 15 Undue Influence
Chapter 16 Unconscionable Conduct
Chapter 17 Unfair Terms
Chapter 18 Illegality and Public Policy
PART 5 Performance and Termination
Chapter 19 Performance
Chapter 20 Termination by Agreement
Chapter 21 Termination for Breach
Chapter 22 Termination by Frustration
PART 6 Remedies
Chapter 23 Damages and Liquidated Claims
Chapter 24 Equitable Remedies
Index