Contract Law Essentials, Little Tikus

• Updated statutes and cases to reflect changes the changes in legislation and case law since the second edition

The law of contract forms the basis of our civil society. Without the law of contract we could not buy food, clothing or a place to live, nor could we book holidays, run a business or manage a football club. But contract law is complex and intricate, and disputes over contracts have led to a wealth of court cases over the years.

This updated third edition gives you a clear and concise introduction to the basics of the law of contract as it pertains to Scotland, from what a contract is to how they are formed, terminated and breached, and from third-party rights to cross-border contracts.

• Describes the aspects of contract law specific to Scotland
• Summary sections of essential facts help you to revise the key points quickly
• Summary sections of essential cases show statutes in practice and the evolution of case law
• Learn the legalese: includes a glossary of key words and phrases uses throughout the book
• Gives an overview, rather than following a traditional layout, helping you to build the whole picture contract law is intricate and complex and students often struggle to see how it all fits together