{"product_id":"contract-law-8th-ed","title":"Contract Law 8th ed","description":"\u003cp\u003eMindy Chen-Wishart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN13:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e9780197905722\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious Edition ISBN:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e9780192848635\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eJune 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOxford University Press\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Publication:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUK\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePaperback\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive and visually engaging exploration of contract law, which equips students with both conceptual knowledge and analytical skills. Mindy Chen-Wishart combines precise explanations, extensive use of diagrams, and features that support reflection and critical engagement to provide an engaging and thought-provoking account of contract law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresents contract law in a visually appealing manner with diagrams to illuminate the subject and bring it to life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides an overview of the interests, values, and concerns that arise in each area of contract law, and full coverage of contract law's complexities and controversies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages critical thinking through counterpoint and reflection boxes to engage students in the constructive process of law reform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso available as an e-book with animated diagrams, guidance on answering the end-of-chapter questions, chapters in essence, functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to this edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated discussion of digital disruption to contract formation in Chapter 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew consideration of the Law Commission's Smart Legal Contracts: Advice to Government (2021) in Chapter 3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstantial new case law coverage in Chapter 4, including the three joined Supreme Court decisions in Secretary of State for DEFRA v PCSU (2024) on the presumption favouring third party enforcement under section 1(1)(b) of the 1999 Act; Armstead v RSA (2024) on contractual liability imposed on a tortfeasor; and a new discussion of whether third parties may benefit from terms implied by the Sale of Goods Act and the Consumer Rights Act 2015.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpanded treatment of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew material on automated contracting, mistake, and rectification in Chapter 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFurther development of the frustration doctrine in Chapter 7, including reference to the Chinese Civil Code 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated analysis of undue influence, guarantees, interpretation, implied terms, and contractual powers, including Waller Edwards v One Savings Bank (2025), Parker Grennan v Camelot (2024), Sara \u0026amp; Hossein (2023), Barton v Morris (2023), and Tesco v USDAW (2024), as well as the 2024 Act's approach to 'subscription traps'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructural and doctrinal updates across Chapters 11-15, including a restructured Chapter 11, a new summary of illegality, a new section on the justification for termination, and updated discussions of mitigation, restitution, inadequacy of damages, injunctions, and good faith.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdl id=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart I Introduction\u003cbr\u003e1:Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart II Contract Formation\u003cbr\u003e2:Agreement\u003cbr\u003e3:Enforceability: consideration, promissory estoppel, formalities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart III Privity\u003cbr\u003e4:Privity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart IV 'Vitiating' Factors\u003cbr\u003e5:Misrepresentation and non-disclosure\u003cbr\u003e6:Mistake\u003cbr\u003e7:Frustration\u003cbr\u003e8:Duress\u003cbr\u003e9:Unfairness: undue influence, non-commercial guarantees, unconscionable bargains\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart V The Contents of Contracts\u003cbr\u003e10:Identifying and interpreting contractual terms\u003cbr\u003e11:Direct control over terms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart VI Breach and Remedies for Breach\u003cbr\u003e12:Breach of contract and termination\u003cbr\u003e13:Damages\u003cbr\u003e14:Specific and agreed remedies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart VII Good Faith\u003cbr\u003e15:Good faith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56884645331268,"sku":"9780197905722","price":47.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1765\/5181\/files\/9780197905722_1.jpg?v=1782297347","url":"https:\/\/legalbooks.ie\/en-gb\/products\/contract-law-8th-ed","provider":"Legal \u0026 General \/ Legalbooks.ie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}