Contracts: Cases, Discussion, and Problems

Teaching - and studying - contract law becomes more enjoyable with the publication of this direct and accessible casebook. The authors lead students to comprehension through:

• clear and straighforward text that illuminates cases, concepts, theory, questions, and problems and serves as a springboard to deeper analysis and understanding
• engaging cases carefully edited to heighten the effectiveness of case analysis as a primary teaching tool
• questions that encourage careful preparation and prompt class discussion
• manageable yet challenging problems to deepen the learning experience
• understandable presentation of cornerstone legal theory and policy
• traditional, familiar organization beginning with formation and proceeding through the sequence followed by the Restatement of Contracts and teh Restatements (2d) of Contracts, with some minor variations
• concise and efficient presentation keeping the book at a manageable length Instructors will find a wealth of assistance in the 368-page Teacher's Manual:
• guidance for structuring three-, four-, and six-credit courses
• clear articulation of the book's pedagogical design
• explanation of the overall themes that link topics and chapters
• answers to questions and analysis of problems raised in the book
• suggestions for presenting material, based on proven teaching techniques
• optional questions and hypotheticals
• additional source material for expanding teaching options