Contracts
This work is the quintessential guide to the modern common law of contracts. It covers fundamental principles, providing a complete, coherent overview of contract law. Relied on and adopted by courts nationwide, this authoritative work is one of ALI’s most frequently cited publications.
Reporters:
Robert Braucher, Harvard Law School [to 1971]
E. Allan Farnsworth, Columbia University School of Law[from 1971]
Official Text Volume 1492 pages, 1981, #5625Volume 1 covers the meaning of terms; formation of contracts-parties and capacity; formation of contracts-mutual assent; formation of contracts-consideration; the Statute of Frauds; mistake; and misrepresentation, duress, and undue influence.
More details and content summaryXHardbound | 5625 | 1981 | 492 pages | $63.50
Summary of Contents
Volume 1 §§ 1-177 - Chapters 1-8
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter
1. Meaning of Terms
2. Formation of Contracts – Parties and Capacity
3. Formation of Contracts – Mutual Assent
4. Formation of Contracts – Consideration
5. The Statute of Frauds
6. Mistake
7. Misrepresentation, Duress and Undue Influence
Volume 2 §§ 178-315 - Chapters 9-14
8. Unenforceability on Grounds of Public Policy
9. The Scope of Contractual Obligations
10. Performance and Non-Performance
11. Impracticability of Performance and Frustration of Purpose
12. Discharge by Assent or Alteration
13. Joint and Several Promisors and Promisees
14. Contract Beneficiaries
Volume 3 §§ 316-end – Chapters 15-16
15. Assignment and Delegations
16. Remedies
Conversion Tables:
Table I. Section Numbers from Official Text to Tentative Drafts
Table II. Section Numbers from Tentative Drafts to Official Texts
Table III. Uniform Commercial Code Citations
Table IV. Statutes
Table V. Cases Cited in Reporters ' Notes
Index
In the Institute’s Restatement tradition, these authoritative volumes combine clear black-letter provisions with extensive explanatory Comments, clarifying Illustrations, and detailed Reporter’s Notes.
The Restatement will be supplemented by an Annual Pocket Part.- Official Text Volume 2477 pages, 1981, #5485
Volume 2 includes unenforceability on grounds of public policy; the scope of contractual obligations; performance and non-performance; impracticability of performance and frustration of purpose; discharge by assent of alteration; joint and several promisors and promisees; and contract beneficiaries.
More details and content summaryXHardbound | 5485 | 1981 | 477 pages | $63.50
Summary of Contents
Volume 1 §§ 1-177 - Chapters 1-8
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter
1. Meaning of Terms
2. Formation of Contracts – Parties and Capacity
3. Formation of Contracts – Mutual Assent
4. Formation of Contracts – Consideration
5. The Statute of Frauds
6. Mistake
7. Misrepresentation, Duress and Undue Influence
Volume 2 §§ 178-315 - Chapters 9-14
8. Unenforceability on Grounds of Public Policy
9. The Scope of Contractual Obligations
10. Performance and Non-Performance
11. Impracticability of Performance and Frustration of Purpose
12. Discharge by Assent or Alteration
13. Joint and Several Promisors and Promisees
14. Contract Beneficiaries
Volume 3 §§ 316-end – Chapters 15-16
15. Assignment and Delegations
16. Remedies
Conversion Tables:
Table I. Section Numbers from Official Text to Tentative Drafts
Table II. Section Numbers from Tentative Drafts to Official Texts
Table III. Uniform Commercial Code Citations
Table IV. Statutes
Table V. Cases Cited in Reporters ' Notes
Index
In the Institute’s Restatement tradition, these authoritative volumes combine clear black-letter provisions with extensive explanatory Comments, clarifying Illustrations, and detailed Reporter’s Notes.
The Restatement will be supplemented by an Annual Pocket Part. - Official Text Volume 3405 pages, 1981, #5486
Volume 3 deals with assignment and delegation and remedies.
More details and content summaryXHardbound | 5486 | 1981 | 405 pages | $63.50 | Order
Summary of Contents
Volume 1 §§ 1-177 - Chapters 1-8
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter
1. Meaning of Terms
2. Formation of Contracts – Parties and Capacity
3. Formation of Contracts – Mutual Assent
4. Formation of Contracts – Consideration
5. The Statute of Frauds
6. Mistake
7. Misrepresentation, Duress and Undue Influence
Volume 2 §§ 178-315 - Chapters 9-14
8. Unenforceability on Grounds of Public Policy
9. The Scope of Contractual Obligations
10. Performance and Non-Performance
11. Impracticability of Performance and Frustration of Purpose
12. Discharge by Assent or Alteration
13. Joint and Several Promisors and Promisees
14. Contract Beneficiaries
Volume 3 §§ 316-end – Chapters 15-16
15. Assignment and Delegations
16. Remedies
Conversion Tables:
Table I. Section Numbers from Official Text to Tentative Drafts
Table II. Section Numbers from Tentative Drafts to Official Texts
Table III. Uniform Commercial Code Citations
Table IV. Statutes
Table V. Cases Cited in Reporters ' Notes
Index
In the Institute’s Restatement tradition, these authoritative volumes combine clear black-letter provisions with extensive explanatory Comments, clarifying Illustrations, and detailed Reporter’s Notes.
The Restatement will be supplemented by an Annual Pocket Part.
- Current Offerings:
- Appendix 13 July 2006 to June 2013$147.00 630 pages 2014 #14AXCT13
Volume 13 contains all case citations to the original Restatement of Contracts and the Restatement Second of Contracts that have been reported to the Institute from July 2006 to June 2013.
Appendix 12 July 2001 to June 2006$91.00 628 pages 2007 #07AXCT12Volume 12 contains all case citations to the original Restatement of Contracts and the Restatement Second of Contracts that have been reported to the Institute from July 2001 to June 2006.
Appendix 11 July 1996 to June 2001$91.00 588 pages 2002 #02AXCT11Volume 11 contains all case citations to the original Restatement of Contracts and the Restatement Second of Contracts that have been reported to the Institute from July 1996 to June 2001.
Appendix 10 July 1991 to June 1996$72.00 681 pages 1997 #6058Volume 10 contains all case citations to the original Restatement of Contracts and the Restatement Second of Contracts that have been reported to the Institute from July 1991 to June 1996.
Appendix 9 July 1989 to June 1991$67.00 814 pages 1993 #5417Volume 9 contains all case citations to the original Restatement of Contracts and the Restatement Second of Contracts that have been reported to the Institute from July 1989 to June 1991.
Appendix 8 July 1984 through June 1989$65.00 690 pages 1990 #5316Volume 8 contains all case citations to Contracts Second and §§ 422 - End of the original Restatement that have been reported to the Institute from July 1984 through June 1989.
Appendix 7 1978 through June 1984$65.00 797 pages 1986 #5797Volume 7 contains all case citations to Contracts Second and §§ 422 - End of the original Restatement that have been reported to the Institute from 1978 through June 1984.
Appendix 6$65.00 694 pages 1982 #5488Volumes 4, 5, and 6 are Appendix Volumes containing digests of state and federal cases citing both the original Restatement and Contracts Second through December 1977, as well as cross-references to ALR Annotations and West Digest System Key Numbers.
Appendix 5$65.00 688 pages 1982 #5487Volumes 4, 5, and 6 are Appendix Volumes containing digests of state and federal cases citing both the original Restatement and Contracts Second through December 1977, as well as cross-references to ALR Annotations and West Digest System Key Numbers.
Appendix 4$65.00 670 pages 1982 #5626Volumes 4, 5, and 6 are Appendix Volumes containing digests of state and federal cases citing both the original Restatement and Contracts Second through December 1977, as well as cross-references to ALR Annotations and West Digest System Key Numbers.
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- 2024 REST SUP CONTRACTS 2D V13 43312887$96.00 500+ pages 2024 #24SUPCNT
This Cumulative Annual Supplement contains citations, for the period from July 2013 through June 2023, to the original Restatement of the Law of Contracts (1932) and to the Restatement of the Law Second, Contracts 2d (1981). For earlier citations, Appendix, Volumes 4–13 of the Restatement of the Law Second, Contracts 2d should be consulted. If there are no previous citations, the notation No earlier citations appears under the section or other title.
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