Fundamentals of Contract Law, 3rd Edition

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