Contracts Law (Hornbook)

Chapter 1: Overview of Contract Law Introduction to Contract Law Definition of a Contract Historical Context and Development Sources of Contract Law Common Law Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Restatements International Principles (CISG) Types of Contracts Bilateral vs. Unilateral Contracts Express vs. Implied Contracts Executory vs. Executed Contracts Void, Voidable, and Unenforceable Contracts Fundamental Principles Freedom of Contract Pacta Sunt Servanda (Agreements Must Be Kept) Good Faith and Fair Dealing Chapter 2: Contract Formation The Offer Definition and Elements Communication of the Offer Intent to Be Bound Definiteness and Certainty Duration and Termination of Offers Acceptance Definition and Elements Methods of Acceptance Mirror Image Rule Communication of Acceptance Consideration Definition and Importance Bargain Theory Adequacy of Consideration Past Consideration and Moral Obligation Exceptions to Consideration (Promissory Estoppel, Quasi-Contract) Chapter 3: Capacity and Legality Capacity to Contract Minors Mental Incapacity Intoxication Legality of Contracts Contracts Contrary to Statute Contracts Contrary to Public Policy Unconscionable Contracts Chapter 4: Defenses to Contract Formation Mistake Mutual Mistake Unilateral Mistake Misrepresentation and Fraud Innocent Misrepresentation Fraudulent Misrepresentation Remedies Duress and Undue Influence Definition and Elements Impact on Contract Validity Illegality Illegal Contracts Effects and Exceptions Statute of Frauds Contracts That Must Be in Writing Requirements for a Sufficient Writing Chapter 5: Performance and Breach Conditions Conditions Precedent Conditions Subsequent Concurrent Conditions Performance Complete Performance Substantial Performance Divisibility of Contracts Breach of Contract Material vs. Minor Breach Anticipatory Repudiation Remedies for Breach Chapter 6: Remedies Legal Remedies (Damages) Compensatory Damages Consequential Damages Punitive Damages Nominal Damages Liquidated Damages Equitable Remedies Specific Performance Injunctions Rescission and Restitution Mitigation of Damages Duty to Mitigate Impact on Recovery Chapter 7: Third-Party Rights Assignment and Delegation Assignment of Rights Delegation of Duties Third-Party Beneficiaries Intended vs. Incidental Beneficiaries Rights of Third-Party Beneficiaries Chapter 8: Special Contractual Issues Contracts for the Sale of Goods (UCC) UCC Article 2 Overview Formation under the UCC Performance and Breach under the UCC Warranties E-Contracts and Digital Transactions Formation and Validity of E-Contracts Electronic Signatures Online Terms and Conditions International Contracts CISG Overview Key Differences from U.S. Contract Law Choice of Law and Jurisdiction Chapter 9: Contract Interpretation Rules of Interpretation Plain Meaning Rule Parol Evidence Rule Ambiguities and Contradictions Interpretation Aids Course of Performance Course of Dealing Usage of Trade Chapter 10: Governmental and Regulatory Impact on Contracts Consumer Protection Laws Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices Truth in Lending Antitrust Laws Impact on Contracts Illegal Restraints of Trade Employment Contracts At-Will Employment Non-Compete Agreements Employment Discrimination