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Chapter 2

Contract law

Chapter learning objectives

Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:

 explain the essential elements of a contract

 explain what is and is not an offer

 explain the meaning and consequence of acceptance

 explain the meaning of consideration

 explain the doctrine of privity and the main exceptions

 distinguish the presumptions relating to the intention to create legal relations

 distinguish terms from mere representations

 define the various contractual terms

 explain the effect of exclusions and evaluate their control

 explain the meaning and effect of breach of contract

 explain the rules relating to the award of damages

 analyse the equitable remedies for breach of contract.

The underpinning detail for this Chapter in your Workbook can be found in
Chapter 2 of your Study Text

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