Chitty on Contracts (Vol 1 and 2), 34th edition

The leading reference work on contract law in the Common Law world. Chitty offers guidance to the whole range of contract law as practiced in the UK.

Provides coverage of all relevant legislation and a huge depth of case reference;

Presents complete coverage of the law of contract, incorporating extensive reference to relevant legislation and recent case law

Contains interpretation and analysis of general legislation since the last edition

Provides an in-depth examination of actions arising in contract law, including exclusion clauses, estoppel, illegality and public policy, mistake, misrepresentation and non-disclosure, breach of performance

Covers the formation of contract as it effects the Agreement; Consideration, Form, Mistake; Misrepresentation and Duress and Undue Influence

Treats in detail the Capacity of parties

Analyses and comments on the terms of the contract relating to Express and Implied Terms; Exemption Clauses; Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts; and Arbitration Clauses

Examines Illegality and Public Policy

Under Joint obligations covers in detail the law of contract relating to Third Parties, Assignment;, Death and Bankruptcy

Examines and analyses contract law in relation to performance and discharge, covering Discharge by Agreement; by Frustration; by Breach

Studies remedies for breach of contract, including damages and limitations of actions

Discusses Restitution in relation to contract law

Analyses conflict of laws as if affects contract law

Deals individually with contracts in the following areas of law: agency, arbitration, bailment, bills of exchange and banking, building contracts, carriage by air, carriage by land, construction, credit and security, employment, gaming and wagering, insurance, restrictive agreements and covenants, sale of goods and suretyship

Offers interpretation and advice on the law when disputes arise, or when technical areas need clarification, and when responsibilities, obligations and entitlements need to be established

In this 35th edition of Chitty on Contracts, the editors have not only brought the account of the law up to date but have expanded its coverage and have sought to make it more accessible.

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