Contract Law for Paralegals

by Thomas, Melinda

• ISBN13: 9780314201805
• ISBN10: 0314201807
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-01-27
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

The applied, practical approach to contract law in a briefer, less expensive paperback text presents this challenging material in a non-intimidating style. Hypothetical scenarios and sample contracts are used throughout each chapter to illustrate concepts. Two to three edited cases per chapter with follow-up questions. Practical research and drafting assignments give students experience with tasks they will perform on the job.

Table of Contents

PART I: THE FORMATION PROCESS

1. Finding Out What Law Applies to the Contract

2. The Nature of Agreement

3. The Nature of Acceptance

4. The Nature of Consideration

5. Determining and Interpreting the Terms of the Contract

PART II: CONTRACT PERFORMANCE

6. Performance and Breach of Contract

7. Excuse and Discharge of Contractual Obligations

PART III: CONTRACT DEFENSES

8. Defenses to Formation and Enforcement

9. Defenses to Formation and Enforcement That Relate to Public Policy and Societal Controls

10. Defenses to Formation and Enforcement: The Statute of Frauds

PART IV: CONTRACT REMEDIES

11. Contract Remedies

PART V: THIRD PARTY RIGHTS

12. Assignment and Delegation

Third Party Beneficiaries