Publisher description

Heydon on Contract provides a detailed analysis of the law of contract for Australian practitioners. Providing unparalleled and compelling guidance on the fundamentals of contract law, the Honourable Dyson Heydon AC QC, has written an authoritative treatise, which will be valued by all seeking guidance on this key area of law.

Contents

Part A - FORMATION

Chapter 1 - Capacity

Chapter 2 - Offer and Acceptance

Chapter 3 - Uncertain Agreements and Contingent Conditions Precedent

Chapter 4 - Intention to Effect Legal Relations

Chapter 5 - Consideration

Chapter 6 - Formal Requirements                                                                                                  

Part B - THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT

Chapter 7 - Express Terms

Chapter 8 - Construction of Terms: General

Chapter 9 - Construction of Terms: Extrinsic Circumstances

Chapter 10 - Implied Terms

Chapter 11 - Exemption Clauses

Part C - THIRD PARTIES

Chapter 12 - Third Party Rights and Obligations

Chapter 13 – Assignment

Part D - VITIATING FACTORS

Chapter 14 -  Misrepresentation

Chapter 15 – Mistake

Chapter 16 – Duress

Chapter 17 – Undue Influence

Chapter 18 – Unconscientious Conduct

Chapter 19 – The Restraint of Trade Doctrine

Chapter 20 – Illegality other than Restraint of Trade

Part E -  DISCHARGE of CONTRACTS

Chapter 21 – Performance and Breach

Chapter 22 – Discharge by Agreement

Chapter 23 – Discharge by Frustration

Chapter 24 – Discharge by Breach

Chapter 25 – Other Forms of Discharge

Part F - REMEDIES FOR BREACH

Chapter 26 – Damages

Chapter 27 – Specific performance

Chapter 28 – Injunctions

Chapter 29 – Lord Cairns’ Act

Chapter 30 – Rectification

Chapter 31 - Rescission

Details

Date: 22/05/2019

Code: 9780455500201

Lawbook Co. Australia