Poole's Textbook on Contract Law

The seventeenth edition of this established and popular text provides clear and commercially-focused coverage of contract law. Case-driven content and succinct explanations are combined with summaries, questions, and examples to allow students to gain a sound understanding of the theory and application of contract law principles.

A student classic: clear, comprehensive, contextual. The immensely popular Poole''s Textbook on Contract Law has been guiding students through contract law for over 20 years. The law of contract is placed within its commercial context, and students are provided with a detailed yet accessible treatment of all the key areas of contract law.Case-driven content and succinct explanations are combined with summaries, questions, and examples to allow students to gain a sound understanding of the theory and application of contract law principles.KEY FEATURES:· Delivers clear and concise explanations, enabling students to grasp fundamental concepts while also exploring the complexities of contract law for a deeper understanding. · Provides a clear introduction to contract law, aligned with undergraduate curriculum needs. · Chapters include summaries, questions, examples, and further reading guides, supporting students in checking their comprehension and conducting well-directed further study. · Ideal for use independently or with Poole''s Casebook on Contract Law, making it an essential resource for students · Also available as an e-book enhanced with self-assessment activities and multi-media content to offer a fully immersive experience and extra learning support.NEW TO THIS EDITION:- Key new cases include: Kajima Construction Europe (UK) Ltd v Children''s Ark Partnership Ltd [2023] on what constitutes an enforceable contract; Phillip v Barclays Bank UK plc [2023] on bank''s duties towards their customers; and SFL Ace 2 Inc v DCW Management Ltd [2024] on the difference between a claim in debt and an action for damages. DIGITAL FORMATS AND RESOURCES:The seventeenth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with videos, self-test questions, open ended questions and answer guidance, functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks