Treitel on The Law of Contract, 16th Edition

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Publisher:Sweet & Maxwell
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ISBN:9780414110519
Publication date:2025-04-23
Practice area:Academic, Contract law
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Professor Edwin Peel

Ed Peel is Professor of Law in the Faculty and the Clarendon Harris Fellow in Law at Keble College.  He is also a tenant at One Essex Court and sits as an Arbitrator. His research interest lies mainly in the law of Contract and he is most well-known for 

What is Treitel on the Law of Contract?

Treitel on the Law of Contract (16th Edition) is a leading, in-depth text on English contract law, widely used as both a student textbook and a practitioner reference for understanding core principles and how they operate in modern case law.

Is Treitel (16th Edition) suitable for students as well as practitioners?

Yes. The 16th edition is commonly positioned as a core academic text for learning and revising contract law, while also serving as a reliable reference for practitioners who need clear explanations of principles and supporting authority.

What does Treitel on the Law of Contract cover?

The book covers the full lifecycle of English contract law, from how contracts are formed through to how they are enforced and what remedies follow breach. In particular, it addresses topics including:

  • Agreement
  • Consideration
  • Intention to create legal relations
  • Form
  • Contents/terms of the contract
  • Exemption clauses and unfair terms
  • Vitiating factors
  • Illegality and public policy
  • Capacity
  • Multiple parties/third-party issues
  • Assignment
  • Agency
  • Performance and breach
  • Termination for breach
  • Remedies such as damages, specific remedies, and restitution

What is Treitel most useful for in practice or study?

It's particularly helpful for:

  • Explaining and evaluating contract law principles
  • Working through complex or controversial areas where the law is fact-sensitive
  • Supporting problem questions, essays, and legal arguments with a well-structured doctrinal analysis

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