Furmston, M. P. creator author. Cheshire, G. C. (Geoffrey Chevalier) 1886-1978 Fifoot, C. H. S. (Cecil Herbert Stuart) 1899-1975 text bibliography enk 2017 2017 Seventeenth edition. monographic eng

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lx, 832 pages ; 25 cm. Historical introduction -- Som factors affecting modern contract law -- The phenomena of agreement -- Consideration -- Intention to create legal relations -- The contents of the contract -- Unenforceable contracts -- Mistake -- Misrepresentation, duress, and undue influence -- Contracts rendered void by statute -- Contracts illegal by statute or at common law -- Contracts void at common law on grounds of public policy -- Capacity of parties -- Privity of contract -- Privity of contract under the law of agency -- The voluntary assignment of contractual rights and liabilities -- The involuntary assignment of contractual rights and liabilities -- Performance and breach -- Discharge by agreement -- Discharge under the doctrine of frustration -- Remedies for breach of contract. M.P. Furmston, Bencher of Gray's Inn, Emeritus Professor of Law, University of Bristol, Emeritus Professor of Law, Singapore Management University, Professor of Law, Sunway University, Malaysia; historical introduction, David Ibbetson, FBA, Regius Professor of Civil Law, University of Cambridge, President of Clare Hall, Cambridge. Includes bibliographical references and index. e-uk-en e-uk-wl Contracts England Contracts Wales KD1554 .F87 2017 9780198747383 2017932607 DLC 170201 20261110161838.0 19474338 eng