This popular Nutshell title addresses the core principles of Irish Contract Law
This long-awaited second edition of the Contract Law Nutshell seeks to address the core principles of Irish Contract Law, with a view to assisting students beginning their study of the subject and those revising for exams. The text highlights key cases and legislation in the field, explaining the law in a manner that is accessible and succinct. It places particular emphasis on the formation of contracts, the terms of a contract, consumer protection, defences, and remedies.
Since the first edition, there have been a number of developments in the law, in particular in relation to: formalities of contract, consumer contracts, undue influence, and implied terms. All chapters have been revised and rewritten to incorporate such developments.
The Nutshell places a particular emphasis on the practical application of contract law, with a view to assisting students preparing for university and professional examinations in this subject.
Round Hall Nutshells is a series of books presenting the essentials of the law in clear, straightforward language. Designed with the busy student in mind, the Nutshell is perfect for exam preparation, with brief, clear explanations of key exam topics throughout.
About the Author
Shauna Colgan BCL, LL.M., BL is a practising barrister with a mixed civil practice. She tutors at The Law Society of Ireland and has lectured at Griffith College where she was also a Programme Director.
Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Offer
- 3. Acceptance
- 4. Intention to Create Legal Relations
- 5. Requirement of Certainty
- 6. Consideration
- 7. Promissory Estoppel
- 8. Privity of Contract
- 9. Capacity to Contract
- 10. Formalities of Contract
- 11. Electronic Commerce
- 12. Express Terms
- 13. Implied Terms
- 14. Exclusion Clauses
- 15. Consumer Rights under Contract
- 16. Misrepresentation
- 17. Mistake
- 18. Duress, Undue Influence and Unconscionability
- 19. Illegal and Void Contracts
- 20. Discharge of a Contract
- 21. Remedies
- Appendix: Exam Preparation
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