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OUP Australia and New Zealand
17 January 2018
The fifth edition of Contract Law offers an in-depth examination of Australian contract law and its core principles. Supported by the latest developments, this text explores contemporary issues and illustrates complex topics with succinct case summaries, improving students' legal reasoning and analytical skills while refining their understanding of the law. This text is also available with the Contract Law Case Book Third Edition which gives students access to an expanded selection of primary and secondary materials.NEW TO THIS EDITIONIncorporates statutory changes since 2013Explores a number of important decisions handed down by the High Court, including Paciocco v Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (2016)Chapter 20 expanded to include examination of contractual termination including pursuant to a contingent conditionChapter 26 updated to include: Federal Court decision in Australian Competition and ConsumerCommission v Chrisco Hampers Australia Ltd (2015)The application of the electronic transactions legislation across AustraliaThe expansion of unfair contract terms provisions in the Australian Consumer LawIncludes up-to-date and concise examination of contemporary issues in contract law
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Imprint:   OUP Australia and New Zealand
Country of Publication:   Australia
Edition:   5th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Height: 244mm,  Width: 173mm,  Spine: 55mm
Weight:   1.894kg
ISBN:   9780190304751
ISBN 10:   0190304758
Pages:   992
Publication Date:  
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Primary
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
PART 1: OVERVIEW1. Introduction2. NegotiationPART 2: FORMATION3. Agreement4. Certainty5. Intention to Create Legal Relations6. Consideration7. Equitable EstoppelPART 3: CONTENT8. Terms I: Establishing Contractual Terms9. Terms II: Construction of TermsPART 4: LIMITS ON ENFORCEMENT OF CONTRACTS10. Capacity11. Formalities12. PrivityPART 5: VITIATING FACTORS13. Misrepresentation and Misleading or Deceptive Conduct14. Mistake15. Duress16. Undue Influence17. Unconscionable conduct18. Void and Illegal ContractsPART 6: DISCHARGE OF THE CONTRACT19.Discharge By Performance20. Discharge By Termination21.Discharge By Agreement22.Discharge by FrustrationPART 7: REMEDIES23. Damages24. Restitution25. Equitable RemediesPART 8: CONSUMER PROTECTION26. Unfair Contract Terms27. Consumer Guarantees28. Themes, Critical Perspectives, and Ideologies

Des Butler is an Associate Professor at the School of Law, Queensland University of Technology. Sharon Christensen is an Associate Professor at the School of Law, Queensland University of Technology. Bill Dixon is a Lecturer at the School of Law, Queensland University of Technology. Lindy Willmott is a Professor at the School of Law, Queensland University of Technology.

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