Contents
Interpretation and analysis of the law for every contract
Explains the principles
The general principles of contract law are embraced in Chitty on Contracts Volume 1. It contains interpretation and analysis of the legislation that apply to every contract. It goes through the terms of the contract outlining principles for drafting.
Volume 1: General Principles
Formation of contract
- The agreement
- Consideration
- Form
- Mistake
- Misrepresentation
- Duress and undue influence
Capacity of parties
- Personal incapacity
- Corporation and unincorporated associations
- The crown, public authorities and the European Community
- Political and professional immunity and incapacity
The terms of the contract
- Express terms
- Implied terms
- Exemption clauses
Illegality and public policy
Joint obligations, third parties and assignment
- Joint obligations
- Third parties
- Assignment
- Death and bankruptcy
Performance and discharge
- Performance
- Discharge by agreement
- Discharge by frustration
- Discharge by breach
- Other modes of discharge
Remedies for breach of contract
- Damages
- Specific performance and injunction
- Limitation of actions
Sets out the law for specific contracts
Helps you with particular contracts
Chitty on Contracts Volume 2 concentrates in-depth on contracts in specialist areas. It allows you to look up the points of law for the particular type of contract you are drafting or disputing.
Volume 2: Specific Contracts
- Agency
- Arbitration
- Bailment
- Bills of exchange and banking
- Carriage by air
- Carriage by land
- Construction contracts
- Credit and security
- Employment
- Gaming and wagering
- Insurance
- Restrictive agreements and competition
- Sale of goods
- Suretyship
