| Description |
xxxv, 889 pages : illustrations, forms ; 26 cm |
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text txt rdacontent |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
What is a contract? why is it used? -- Structure and role of contract law -- Parts of a contract and contract terms -- Mutual assent to an exchange -- Mutual assent under UCC Article 2 -- "Forms," electronic contracting, smart contracts, and mutual assent -- Consideration -- Special bargain rules for option contracts -- Lawyers' representation of clients in contracting -- Pre-bargain diligence and documentation -- Contract negotiation and drafting -- Performing and modifying the contract -- Judicial interpretation of contract terms -- Implied terms under the UCC -- The parol evidence rule -- Excuses to performance -- Introduction to defenses to enforcement and the statute of frauds -- Incapacity -- Duress and undue influence -- Misrepresentation -- Unconscionability and public policy -- Promissory estoppel -- Alternative theories of recovery absent a bargain or reliance -- Remedies generally : damages -- Limits on damages -- Specific performance and agreed remedies -- Disallowed damages -- UCC remedies -- Rights, duties, and liabilities of third parties. |
| Subject |
Contracts -- United States.
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Contracts. (OCoLC)fst00876969 |
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155 |
| Genre |
Casebooks (Law) (OCoLC)fst01774238 |
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Casebooks (Law) |
| Added Author |
Zacks, Eric A., author
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| Added Title |
Faculty Publication.
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| ISBN |
9781454877035 hardcover |
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1454877030 hardcover |
| OCLC # |
1081367146 |
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