Edinburgh Law Essentials

Scottish Contract Law Essentials4th edition

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£19.99

About this book

Your indispensable guide to the rules and principles of Scottish Contract Law, fully updated with the latest statutes and case law

  • Provides an up-to-date statement of the law, incorporating recent statutes and case law and discussion of potential further reform
  • Includes updates to contract law that have come about from the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit and the use of electronic contracts
  • Explains the aspects of contract law specific to Scotland
  • Presents the whole picture of contract law, giving an overview from formation to termination of contract and beyond
  • Covers everything you need to know for your Scottish contract law course – ideal for revision

This essential study guide covers the key material for your Scottish contract law course. It provides a clear and concise introduction to the basics of the law of contract in Scotland, from what a contract is to how they are formed, terminated and breached, and from third-party rights to cross-border contracts.

With helpful student features, including Essential Facts and Essential Cases for each chapter, it is a perfect study guide when preparing for exams and a handy reference for general use.

Table of contents

Table of Cases
Table of Statutes

  1. Overview and Definitions
  2. Formation of Contract
  3. Problems with Contracts
  4. Contractual Terms
  5. Third-Party Rights
  6. Breach of Contract
  7. Termination of Contract
  8. Cross-Border Contracts

Note on Reform
Glossary
Further Reading
Index

About the author

Graeme Cunningham

Graeme Cunningham is Lecturer in Private Law at the University of Glasgow, where he teaches obligations.