Contracts: Cases and Doctrine, Fourth Edition

Using a balanced mix of classic and contemporary cases, accompanied by engaging contextual material, Contracts: Cases and Doctrine, Fourth Edition , successfully employs a clear, back-to-basics approach to teaching contracts.

The fourth edition of this established casebook adds new cases and background material while preserving what has made it so popular:

• first-year students the opportunity to develop case-analysis skills by presenting cases that have been only lightly edited
• a flexible organization that is easily adaptable to different teaching styles and preferences. The casebook begins with remedies, but chapters are self contained and can be taught in any order.
• a studied mixture of classic and contemporary cases that adds interest and presents the possibility for different teaching alternatives
• a student-friendly structure: each chapter begins with a brief textual introduction, and each case is proceeded by Study Guide Questions that help students focus on the salient issues.
• more background information about the famous cases than in any other casebook
• an unusually detailed Teacher’s Manual, with Transition Guide and Sample Syllabi

Be sure to examine a complimentary copy of the fourth edition of this popular and accessible casebook before you teach your next contracts course.

Part I. Enforcing Private Agreements

Chapter One. Introduction to Contract Law
Chapter Two. Damages for Breach of Contract
Chapter Three. Other Remedies and Causes of Action

Part II. Mutual Assent

Chapter Four. Reaching an Agreement
Chapter Five. Discerning the Agreement
Chapter Six. Written Manifestations of Assent
Chapter Seven. Multiparty Transactions

Part III. Enforceability

Chapter Eight. Principles of Enforceability
Chapter Nine. The Doctrine of Consideration
Chapter Ten. The Intention to Be Legally Bound
Chapter Eleven. The Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel

Part IV. Performance and Breach

Chapter Twelve. Performance
Chapter Thirteen. Conditions
Chapter Fourteen. Breach

Part V. Defenses to Contractual Obligation

Chapter Fifteen. Lack of Contractual Capacity
Chapter Sixteen. Obtaining Assent by Improper Means
Chapter Seventeen. Failure of a Basic Assumption