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.