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Problems in Contract Law: Cases and Materials

Summary of Contents

1. An Introduction to the Study of Contract Law
2. The Basis of Contractual Obligation: Mutual Assent and Consideration
3. Liability in the Absence of Bargained-for Exchange: Promissory Estoppel and Restitution
4. The Statute of Frauds
5. The Meaning of the Agreement: Principles of Interpretation and the Parol Evidence Rule
6. Supplementing the Agreement: Implied Terms, the Obligation of Good Faith, and Warranties
7. Avoiding Enforcement: Incapacity, Bargaining Misconduct, Unconscionability, and Public Policy
8. Justification for Nonperformance: Mistake, Changed Circumstances, and Contractual Modifications
9. Rights and Duties of Third Parties
10. Consequences of Nonperformance: Express Conditions, Material Breach, and Anticipatory Repudiation
11. Expectation Damages: Principles and Limitations
12. Alternatives to Expectation Damages: Reliance and Restitutionary Damages, Specific Performance, and Agreed Remedies