Carter on Contract

Carter on Contract provides a comprehensive reference to contract law, presented in a logical and detailed format that is easy to understand.

Set out in clear chapters and written in concise English, Carter on Contract provides: full discussion of the theoretical underpinnings of contract law and a perspective on its relation to equity, tort and restitution; a clear statement of the principal rules plus an indication of where the law is heading to help you anticipate changes; identification of uncertainties in the law; sample clauses and practical examples to help draft contracts; practice points alerting you to significant practical issues; checklists to help locate drafting criteria as well as information to assist in the enforcement of contracts; and references to leading and recent cases from both Australia and overseas.

Summary of Contents

• Agreement
• Terms of the Contract
• Parties to the Contract
• Vitiating Factors
• Illegality
• Performance and Breach
• Discharge of Contract
• Remedies