Anson's Law of Contract

Sir Jack Beatson FBA is a former Lord Justice of Appeal and Rouse Ball Professor of English Law, University of Cambridge; and is a Visiting Professor, University of OxfordAndrew Burrows FBA, QC (Hon) is Professor of the Law of England and Fellow, All Souls College, University of Oxford, and (as of June 2, 2020) he has been appointed a Justice of the UK Supreme CourtJohn Cartwright is Emeritus Professor of the Law of Contract, University of Oxford

Anson remains a classicthe place to go for a clear and compelling overview of any contract doctrine.

• 1: Introduction Part 1: Formation of Contract 2: The agreement 3: Form 4: Consideration and promissory estoppel Part 2: Contents of the Contract 5: The terms of the contract 6: Exemption clauses and unfair terms Part 3: Factors Tending to Defeat Contractual Liability 7: Incapacity 8: Mistake 9: Misrepresentation and non-disclosure 10: Duress, undue influence, and unconscionable bargains 11: Illegality Part 4: Performance and Discharge 12: Performance 13: Discharge by agreement 14: Discharge by frustration 15: Discharge for breach 16: Discharge by operation of law Part 5: Remedies for Breach of Contract 17: Damages 18: Specific remedies 19: Restitutionary awards 20: Limitation of actions Part 6: Limits of the Contractual Obligation 21: Third parties 22: Assignment 23: Agency