Contract law / Sharon Christensen, Bill Dixon, Stephen Lumb, Lachlan Robb, Nicola Howell.

Pyrmont, N.S.W. : Lawbook Co., 2025.

1st edition

203289

Consumer protection -- Law and legislation -- Australia.

Contracts -- Australia.

Corporation law -- Australia.

Part 1: Overview

1. Introduction

Part 2: Formation

2. Agreement

3. Certainty and completeness

4. Intention to create legal relations

5. Consideration

6. Formalities

Part 3: Content

7. Contractual terms - oral and express terms

8. Contractual terms - implied terms

9. Construction of terms

Part 4: Limitations on enforcement of contracts

10. Capacity

11. Privity

12. Equitable estoppel

Part 5: Vitiating factors

13. Misrepresentation and misleading or deceptive conduct

14. Mistake

15. Duress

16. Undue influence

17. Unconscionable conduct

18. Void and illegal contracts

Part 6: Discharge of the contract

19. Discharge by termination

20. Termination by agreement

21. Frustration

Part 7: Remedies

22. Money claims arising out of contract

23. Damages

24. Restitution

25. Equitable remedies

Part 8: Consumer protection

26. Unfair terms

27. Consumer guarantees.

Contract Law offers a clear and comprehensive analysis of Australian contract law, blending foundational principles with contemporary developments. Designed for both students and practitioners, the text explains complex legal concepts through accessible language and concise case summaries that support legal reasoning and problem-solving. The book explores the impact of key statutes—most notably the Australian Consumer Law—on contract law doctrine. It examines essential areas such as consumer guarantees, unfair contract terms, and misleading and deceptive conduct, with in-depth analysis of recent High Court jurisprudence in the areas of restitution for services rendered and recovery of money paid by mistake, the doctrine of penalties, remoteness of damage, frustration and estoppel. Challenging topics are brought to life through informative Case Examples, which highlight how judicial decisions establish or reinforce legal principles. These features assist readers to master the law and understand its practical application in resolving contractual disputes. - Publisher's website.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9780455249605

cix, 1087 pages ; 25 cm