Product Description

Ewan McKendrick has updated this textbook which explores the underlying themes and explains the basic rules of English contract law. He introduces the debates about the nature, scope and functions of this law and discusses the wider controversies which surround some of the basic doctrines. The fourth edition includes a new chapter which considers the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999. A number of new cases on exclusion clauses, damages, and duress and undue influence are included. The Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999 are also discussed.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #720793 in Books
• Published on: 2000-07-20
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 512 pages

Anne Street, Bpp Law School
'Excellent, it is without compare for students.'

J.Hartshorne, Department of Law, University of Leicester
'This is an excellent text which conveys much more than the basic principles, yet in a language which is clear and easy to follow…'

J.Hartshorne, Department of Law, University of Leicester
'This is an excellent text which conveys much more than the basic principles...'

Customer Reviews

Masterful Mckendrick
I'm studying for a degree course and have recently completed a module on contract law for which the set text was this book. The law lectures were very complex and i did struggle with them. On picking up this book i was pleasently suprised, the sections are clear and concise, Mckendrick seems to realise that the law of contract is a difficult area and has responded by producing an accesible book, with lots of example cases and a use of clear english. Very impressed!

The essentials of contract law in a very digestable form.
Mc Kendrick's book on contract law informs the student of the essentials of contract law in a very digestable form. It is written in a clear, understandable way in good english unlike some other law textbooks which use complicated english. It covers all the core topics required in the study of contract law at university level. Useful summaries are found at the end of each chapter.

very useful
I really enjoyed reading this book which was my first contact with English private law. In my opinion this book is perfect for foreigners who need an introduction to UK law, especially students with a civil law background. A really clear, concise, structured and interesting first approach to CONTRACT LAW.