Beginning Contract Law
Beginning the Law Series

Whether you?re new to higher education, coming to legal study for the first time or just wondering what Contract Law is all about, Beginning Contract Law is the ideal introduction to help you hit the ground running. Starting with the basics and an overview of each topic, it will help you come to terms with the structure, themes and issues of the subject so that you can begin your Contract Law module with confidence.

Adopting a clear and simple approach with legal vocabulary explained in a detailed glossary, Chris and Nicola Monaghan break the subject of Contract law down using practical everyday examples to make it understandable for anyone, whatever their background. Diagrams and flowcharts simplify complex issues, important cases are identified and explained and on-the- spot questions help you recognise potential issues or debates within the law so that you can contribute in classes with confidence.

Beginning Contract Law is an ideal first introduction to the subject for LLB, GDL or ILEX and especially international students, those enrolled on distance learning courses or on other degree programmes.

1. An introduction to contract law. 2. Offer and acceptance. 3. Consideration and ITCLR. 4. Terms, exemption clauses. 5. Misrepresentation. 6. Communication mistake and common mistake. 7. Duress, undue influence and illegality. 8. Privity of contract. 9. Discharging the contract. 10. Remedies.

Nicola Monaghan is a Barrister and Senior Tutor in Law at Coventry University London Campus.

Chris Monaghan is Lecturer in Law at BPP Law School in London.