This tenth edition of the established Textbook on Contract Law by Jill Poole provides a wide-ranging and straightforward exposition of contract law. The text opens with an overview of the main issues surrounding contract law, which places the subject in its wider context, then goes on to give a clear explanation of all the major areas of contract law encountered on undergraduate courses. Features of the book include chapter summaries to draw key themes and issues together; examples and questions to encourage a deeper understanding of the often complex points of law; and extensive further reading lists of both texts and articles to guide students towards the most relevant and up-to-date resources available. Online resource centre Lecturer resources - Testbank of multiple choice questions Student resources - Guidance on answering problem-style questions in contract law - Self test questions and answers - Student questions - Updates - 'Ask the Author' section

1. Introduction to the law of contract Part I Formation 2. Agreement 3. Agreement problems 4. Enforceability of promises: consideration and promissory estoppel 5. Intention to be legally bound, formalities and capacity to contract Part II Content, interpretation, performance, and breach 6. Content of the contract and principles of interpretation 7. Exemption clauses and unfair contract terms 8. Breach of contract Part III Enforcement of contractual obligations 9. Damages for breach of contract 10. Remedies providing for specific relief and restitutionary remedies 11. Privity of contract and third party rights 12. Discharge by frustration: subsequent impossibility Part IV Methods of policing the making of the contract 13. Non-agreement mistake 14. Misrepresentation 15. Duress, undue influence, and unconscionable bargains 16. Illegality

`Review from previous edition For anyone studying contract law for the first time, Jill Poole's Textbook on Contract Law provides an engaging and thought-provoking account of contract law. The author's clear enthusiasm and passion for this area of law comes through meaning it has an excellent balance of text and extracts from key cases showing the court's approach. ' Russell J Kelsall, Solicitor, The Student Law Journal