TY - BOOK AU - Smith,J.C.(John Cyril) TI - The law of contract T2 - Fundamental principles of law SN - 042178170X AV - KD1554 .D38 2016 U1 - 346.02 SMI 22 PY - 2002/// CY - London : PB - Sweet & Maxwell, KW - Contracts | 86.26 law of obligations KW - England | Great Britain | Contracts -- Great Britain -- Case studies KW - Textbooks KW - lcgft N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Contractual rights and duties. The objective meaning of promises. The formation of unilateral and bilateral contracts. Contract as an agreement. Identity of offeror and offeree. Consideration. Privity of contract. Representation and terms. Implied terms. Conditions, warranties and innominate terms. Misrepresentation. Exclusion clauses. Anticipatory breach of contract. Remedies for breach of contract. Contract by minors. Contracts requiring writing. Duress and undue influence. Illegality in the law of contract N2 - This text expounds the fundamental principles of the law clearly, concisely and, where appropriate, critically. This updated edition includes an account of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 and important recent case law, particularly in the fields of implied terms and damages ER -