The Oxford Introductions to U.S. Law

Written by a leading expert in the field, The Oxford Introductions to U.S. Law: Contracts provides students with ready access to the basic doctrines of contract law, the story behind their evolution, and the rationales for their continued existence. An engaging book that allows students to grasp the "big picture" of contract law, it is organized around the principle that lies at the heart of contracts: consent. Beginning with the premise of "consent," the book provides a cohesive framework in which to understand the various aspects of contract law.

Autorentext

Randy E. Barnett is the Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Legal Theory at Georgetown University Law Center. He has taught courses on contracts, constitutional law, torts, and cyber law, among other subjects at many prestigious schools, including Harvard and the University of Chicago. Professor Barnett is an expert in the field of contract law and has written many books and articles, including major contract publications for Aspen and Princeton University Press.

Zusammenfassung
Written by a leading expert in the field, The Oxford Introductions to U.S. Law: Contracts provides students with ready access to the basic doctrines of contract law, the story behind their evolution, and the rationales for their continued existence. An engaging book that allows students to grasp the &quote;big picture&quote; of contract law, it is organized around the principle that lies at the heart of contracts: consent. Beginning with the premise of &quote;consent,&quote; the book provides a cohesive framework in which to understand the various aspects of contract law.

Inhalt

Chapter One: A Short History of Contact Law Chapter Two: The Enforcement of Contracts Chapter Three: Mutual Assent Chapter Four: Enforceability Chapter Five: Performance and Breach Chapter Six: Defenses to Contractual Obligation