| Contract Law: A Comparison of Civil Law and Common Law Jurisdictions Contributor(s): Smyth, Claire-Michelle (Author), Gatto, Marcus (Author) |
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ISBN: 1631579274 ISBN-13: 9781631579271 Publisher: Business Expert Press OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Business Law |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 6" W x 9" (0.63 lbs) 206 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This text serves as an accessible introduction to the law of contract. The headings chosen for examination track the main points in the lifetime of a contract-from its formation, drafting, and onward to its eventual dissolution, whether this occurs due to the terms of the contract, the will of the parties, or because of a breach of the agreed terms. It also provides studies of other notable areas within the subject, such as third-party rights, damages, and equitable remedies. In distinction to other guides to contract law, this text provides a comparative analysis of the area, incorporating sources drawn from both the civil law tradition, characteristic of several nations within Continental Europe, as well as the Anglo-American common law tradition, with cases and legislation drawn from England and the United States of America. It also explores contract law in the unique context of so-called hybrid jurisdictions-those that incorporate elements of both the common law and civilian traditions. As business assumes a global dimension, knowledge of the operation of contract law across various legal traditions and national contexts is increasingly at a premium. This text enables the student to gain a coherent vision of contract law, as well as to speak confidently when discussing the intricacies of the subject. |