Contracts: Transactions and Litigation (American Casebook Series) 5th Edition

by Kuney, George W.; Lloyd, Robert M.

• ISBN13: 9781684674558
• ISBN10: 1684674557
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781683281085
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2019-12-13
• Publisher: West Academic Publishing
• More Book Details

About This Book

Contracts: Transactions and Litigation, 5th Edition

ISBN: 9781684674558

Contracts: Transactions and Litigation is a comprehensive textbook designed for two-semester Contracts and Sales courses, covering UCC Article 2. This book is a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of contract law principles and their application in various contexts.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in Contracts and Sales courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of contract law, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of legal principles.

History and Editions

The 5th edition of Contracts: Transactions and Litigation has been updated to address further developments in the parol evidence rule and the evolution of contract doctrine in the wake of technological progress. This edition includes updates that blend classic common law contract cases with 21st-century opinions, drawing heavily upon the problem method of instruction.

Author and Other Works

George Kuney and Robert Lloyd are the authors of Contracts: Transactions and Litigation. George Kuney is known for his expertise in contract law, while Robert Lloyd brings a comprehensive understanding of both transactional and litigious aspects of contracts. This collaboration ensures that the text remains current and relevant.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in contract law, including detailed explanations and examples.
• Contextual Application: It emphasizes the importance of context to the application of legal principles.
• Comparative Analysis: The text compares and contrasts common law of contracts, the Restatement of the Law Second–Contracts, Uniform Commercial Code Article 2 rules, the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, and the UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts.
• Problem Method Instruction: It uses a problem method of instruction to help students apply theoretical concepts to practical scenarios.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781684674558
• eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9781684674565
• eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9781684674572
• Loose-leaf: ISBN-13: 9781684674589

Publication Details

• Publisher: West Academic
• Publication Date: December 13, 2019
• Number of Pages: Not specified
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• 4th Edition: Available through West Academic and other retailers
• Related ISBNs:
• 9781684674565
• 9781684674572
• 9781684674589
• 9781684674596

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Contracts: Transactions and Litigation, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.