Essentials of Contract Law

First Edition
Author: Phyllis Hurley Frey, Martin Frey

"Essentials of Contract Law" is an ideal guide for the paralegal student, the business law student and anyone preparing to work in the field of contract law.

Using a road map as an outlining tool, the authors present the law of contracts in an understandable and organized manner. As a rule of law is presented, it is discussed conceptually then followed by an example and a concrete problem. This allows the user to become actively involved in working with the rules of law.

All facets of contract law are addressed, making this manual ideal for both study and on-the-job reference

Features:

• Presents contract law concepts via a "road map," making them clear and understandable
• Each presented rule of law is explained through theory, example and an exercise that actively involves the reader
• Cuts through excess verbiage and offers a clear explanation of the rules of law
• Modern contract terminology provides accurate and current statements of the law
• The paralegal checklist and test bank at the end of each chapter provide opportunities for review
• Detailed index and glossary make text useful as a source of reference

Contents:

Chapter 1: Determining the Rules Governing the Dispute.
Chapter 2: The Offer Phase.
Chapter 3: The Post-Offer/Pre-Acceptance Phase.
Chapter 4: The Acceptance Phase.
Chapter 5: The Post-Acceptance Phase.
Chapter 6: Drafting a Contract.
Chapter 7: Contract Enforceability-Protecting a Class.
Chapter 8: Contract Enforceability-Protecting a Party Against Overreaching.
Chapter 9: Contract Enforceability-Protecting the Judicial Process.
Chapter 10: The Defendant's Response to the Plaintiff's Allegation of Breach.
Chapter 11: Plaintiff's Remedies for the Defendant's Breach of Contract.
Chapter 12: Third Party Interests.
Glossary, Index.