Contracts in english : an introductory guide to understanding, using and developing "anglo-american" style contracts

Description

This book provides a general introduction to both the basic common law legal concepts as well as the language of common law contracts. Through the use of cases, examples, and by highlighting key differences between common law and civil law an overview is given of the typical contract pitfalls faced in negotiating, drafting, understanding and implementing cross-border contracts.

Content

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Foreword Introduction List of Statutes List of Cases Internet Resources Abbreviations Chapter 1. Background: Anglo-American Contracts Chapter 2. What is a "Contract"? Chapter 3. Contract Formation Chapter 4. Extra-contractual Liability Chapter 5. Legal Language of Contracts Chapter 6. Liability for Breach Chapter 7. Contract Structure and Organisation Chapter 8. Typical Boilerplate Clauses Appendix I: Bibliography Appendix II: General Glossary of Terminology Appendix III: Statutes Appendix IV: Template Contracts