This book is both an examination of, and a contribution to, our
understanding of the theoretical foundations of the common law of
contract. Focusing on contemporary debates in contract theory,
Contract Theory aims to help readers better understand the nature and
justification of the general idea of contractual obligation, as well
as the nature and justification of the particular rules that make up
the law of contract. The book is in three parts. Part I introduces the
idea of 'contract theory', and presents a framework for identifying,
classifying, and evaluating contract theories. Part II describes and
evaluates the most important general theories of contract; examples
include promissory theories, reliance-based theories, and economic
theories. In Part III, the theoretical issues raised by the various
specific doctrines that make up the law of contract (e.g., offer and
acceptance, consideration, mistake, remedies, etc.) are examined in
separate chapters. The legal focus of the book is the common law of
the United Kingdom, but the theoretical literature discussed is
international in origin; the arguments discussed are thus relevant to
understanding the law of other common law jurisdictions and, in many
instances, to understanding the law of civil law jurisdictions as
well.
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ISBN
9780191018817
Publisert
2020
Utgiver
Vendor
OUP Oxford
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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