Overview

The second edition of Fundamentals of Contract Law, by Jean Fitzgerald and Laurence Olivo, provides a well-structured and contemporary introduction to contract law, offering students an abundance of updated real-life scenarios. The book shows, in practical terms, how to master complex conceptual material and how to apply it when preparing and drafting contracts. Students will learn how to practise their organizational and analytical skills by dealing with practical on-the-job contract problems. The content of each chapter of the new text has been reorganized to more closely relate to the course learning objectives for contract law courses in most college law programs. The material is presented in both a coherent and logical manner, making it easier for students to understand how contract rights and remedies are developed and resolved.

Top Features

• Incorporates new materials, and updates the law
• Meets the current learning objectives of college contract law courses
• Clearly written in student-accessible language, with numerous examples to illustrate concepts and principles
• Provides a revised instructor’s guide with an updated set of answers to review and discussion questions
• Key terms are defined throughout each chapter and summarized in a glossary
• Review questions and discussion questions at the end of each chapter
• Appendixes include Ontario and federal statutes on the making and enforcing of a contract
  
• Instructor's Resources
  • The Instructor’s Guide includes useful teaching tips for each chapter

TopContent Summary

Preface
Acknowledgments

• Chapter 1: Introduction to the Law of Contracts
• Chapter 2: Formation of a Contract
• Chapter 3: Protecting Weaker Parties
• Chapter 4: Contractual Defects
• Chapter 5: Contractual Rights
• Chapter 6: Contract Interpretation
• Chapter 7: Discharge of Contract
• Chapter 8: Breach of Contract and Remedies
• Chapter 9: Consumer Protection
• Chapter 10: Contract Preparation and Drafting

Appendix A: Business Practices Act
Appendix B: Collection Agencies Act
Appendix C: Collection Agencies Act Regulations
Appendix D: Competition Act
Appendix E: Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act
Appendix F: Consumer Protection Act
Appendix G: Consumer Protection Bureau Act
Appendix H: Consumer Reporting Act
Appendix I: Criminal Code
Appendix J: Food and Drugs Act
Appendix K: Hazardous Products Act
Appendix L: Motor Vehicle Repair Act
Appendix M: Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Appendix N: Sale of Goods Act
Appendix O: Textile Labelling Act
Appendix P: Unconscionable Transactions Relief Act
Glossary
Index