Focus: Contracts is designed to develop a greater understanding of contract law by identifying and explaining the key areas of study. Using a straightforward, structured approach and written in plain English, the authors help demystify even the most complex of legal concepts. The case law is presented in a way that illustrates how the basic principles work and how they are applied in the courts.
The fifth edition has been fully updated to include recent developments in case law and legislation and includes:
Concise summary key cases and illustrative cases and their analysis
Revised and expanded discussion of topics in existing chapters
New chapters on misleading or deceptive conduct and unfair contracts
Features
Succinct and accessible discussion of the key principles of contract law
User-friendly design and strong pedagogic features
Ensures a thorough understanding of all relevant concepts
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A Wan P Guo Imprint: LexisNexis Butterworths Australia Country of Publication: Australia Edition: 5th edition Weight: 1.650kg ISBN:9780409361711 ISBN 10: 0409361712 Publication Date:03 November 2025 Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Ch 1. Introduction to Contracts Ch 2. Agreements Ch 3. Certainty Ch 4. Consideration Ch 5. Intention to Create Legal Relations Ch 6. Formalities Ch 7. Privity and Assignment of Contractual Rights Ch 8. Capacity Ch 9. Terms Ch 10. Construction of the Terms Ch 11. Misrepresentation Ch 12. Misleading or Deceptive Conduct Ch 13. Mistake Ch 14. Duress Ch 15. Undue Influence Ch 16. Unconscionability Ch 17. Unfair Contracts Ch 18. Illegality Ch 19. Performance and Breach Ch 20. Termination Ch 21. Frustration Ch 22. Damages Ch 23. Recovery of Liquidated Sums Ch 24. Specific Performance, Injunction and Restitution