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Fundamentals of Contract Law, Third Edition (3rd ed/3e) by Laurence M. Olivo, Jean Fitzgerald FORMAT: ORIGINAL PDF/PRINT REPLICA
ISBN978-1-55239-385-7PAGE COUNT304PUBLISHEREmond PublishingPUBLICATION DATEDecember 2012
New to the third edition
- New Case in Point features explore cases from across Canada, showing how legal principles play out in the real world
- New chapter on electronic contracts and e-commerce
- Additional discussion questions throughout invite students to apply their knowledge to creative new fact situations
- New section on contract administration, including tips on executing, witnessing, and correcting signed contracts, with supporting appendices demonstrating formatting and plain-language drafting
- New analysis of the intention to form contractual relationships and the importance of clarity in fee-for-service arrangements
- Additional illustration of the requirement to properly document and archive communications surrounding modifications to contracts
- Expanded discussion of the judicial response to illegality in contracts and finding the means to impose just restitution
- Extensive new case law discussing the effect of duress and unequal bargaining power, with tips for mitigating their effect on contract negotiation and formation
- Important clarifications on the principle of fundamental breach and exclusion clauses, with reference to the Supreme Court of Canada case Tercon Construction Ltd. v British Columbia
Features
- Clearly written with numerous examples to illustrate key concepts and principles
- Chapter summaries help students quickly review the material they have learned and serve as a useful study aid
- Elegant new two-colour design
- Key terms are defined throughout each chapter and summarized in a glossary
- Review and discussion questions at the end of each chapter allow students to assess their understanding of material
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