Mistakes in contract law
Beginning with an overview of contractual mistake in Roman law, this title examines how theories of mistake were received at various points into English contract law from Roman and civil law sources.
Beginning with an overview of contractual mistake in Roman law, this title examines how theories of mistake were received at various points into English contract law from Roman and civil law sources.
It is a matter of some difficulty for the English lawyer to predict the effect of a misapprehension upon the formation of a contract. The common law doctrine of mistake is a confused one, with contradictory theoretical underpinnings and seemingly irreconcilable cases. This book …
Contract Law is a blend of key cases supported by comprehensive academic commentary: setting students up with the fundamental contract skills that will see them through their law degree and into professional practice.
As well as setting out contract law itself, the authors examine the principles behind it and discuss some of the issues and debates arising from it. The book covers all the main areas, including offer and acceptance, contract terms and remedies.