| Description |
lxxxiii, 514 pages ; 24 cm |
| Series |
The contract law library |
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Contract law library.
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| Contents |
Ch.1 . An overview -- Ch. 2. The object of interpretation -- Ch. 3. The materials available -- Ch. 4. Law and precedent -- Ch. 5. The meaning of words -- Ch. 6. Implied terms -- Ch. 7. The canons of construction -- Ch. 8. Ambiguity and uncertainty -- Ch. 9. Mistakes and inconsistencies -- Ch. 10. Preliminary parts of a deed -- Ch. 11. Parcels and the subject matter of the contract -- Ch. 12. Exemption clauses -- Ch. 13. Certificates, consent and similar clauses -- Ch. 14. Stipulations as to time -- Ch. 15. Conditions and conditional obligations -- Ch. 16. Penalties, termination and forfeiture clauses |
| Summary |
This work provides thorough treatment of one of the most fundamental areas of law - the interpretation of contracts. Each chapter highlights important principles, followed by a more detailed description, making it easy to find the information required. The principles are supported by quotations from a number of cases which appear in the body of the text for ease of reference. The 3rd edition has been extensively revised and incorporates 200 new cases and recent changes in consumer law |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: 1997 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Contracts -- Great Britain -- Interpretation and construction.
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| LC no. |
2005472843 |
| ISBN |
0421770309 |
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