Contract Law Directions

Seventh Edition

Richard Taylor and Damian Taylor

Directions

Just the right amount of detail to gain a complete understanding of the topic, conveyed clearly
Law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear
When and how to critically evaluate the law: students will be introduced to the key areas of debate and given the confidence to question the law
Deepen and test knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence
Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place, students can aspire to take their learning to the next level; the authors provide direction on how to go further

New to this Edition:

New material in this edition includes several Supreme Court cases and a number of other significant Court of Appeal and High Court decisions, including for example, MWB v Rock Advertising (2018) (Supreme Court) (consideration and variation), Sheikh Tahnoon v Kent (HC) (2018) (Lawful Act duress), Fulton Shipping v Globalia (Supreme Court) (2017) (mitigation and collateral benefits) and a trio of cases on construction of exemption clauses; Transocean Drilling v Providence (CA) (2016) (contra proferentem), Persimmon Homes v Ove Arup (CA) (2017) (contra proferentem), Impact Funding v Barrington (Supreme Court) (2016) (Exemption of negligence).
The 'Digging deeper' feature, supporting readers to deepen their legal understanding, has been further developed e.g. in dealing with the Supreme Court's recent restatement of the role and purpose of "negotiating damages" in Morris-Garner v One Step(2018).

Contract Law Directions

Seventh Edition

Richard Taylor and Damian Taylor

Description

The Directions series has been written with students in mind. The ideal guide as they approach the subject for the first time, this book will help them:
· Gain a complete understanding of the topic: just the right amount of detail conveyed clearly
· Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear
· Identify when and how to critically evaluate the law: they'll be introduced to the key areas of debate and given the confidence to question the law
· Deepen and test knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence
· Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place your students can aspire to take their learning to the next level, with direction provided on how to go further

Online Resources
This book is accompanied by the following online resources:
· Self-test questions
· Guidance on answering essay and problem questions
· Web links
· Flashcard glossary

Additional lecturer resources include:

· Diagrams from the book

Contract Law Directions

Seventh Edition

Richard Taylor and Damian Taylor

Directions

1:Introduction
Creation of Obligations
2:Agreement
3:Certainty and the intention to create legal relations
4:Consideration and estoppel
Contents and Borders
5:Positive terms
6:Exemption clauses
7:Misrepresentation
Defects
8:Mistake
9:Duress, undue influence and unconscionable bargains
Finishing and Enforcing Obligations
10:Frustration
11:Damage
12:Specific remedies
13:Privity and the interests of third parties
Appendix 1: Efficient and creative study
Appendix 2: Examinations and how to take advantage of them

Contract Law Directions

Seventh Edition

Richard Taylor and Damian Taylor

Directions

Author Information

Richard Taylor, Professor of English Law, Lancashire Law School, University of Central Lancashire, and Damian Taylor, MA (Oxon) BCL, Solicitor

Richard Taylor is Professor of English Law at the University of Central Lancashire and is President of the Society of Legal Scholars 2018/2019.

Damian Taylor is a graduate of Exeter College, Oxford, and is now a partner in one of London's leading law firms.