Principles of Australian Contract Law, 1st edition, 2006, LexisNexis Butterworths was designed to equip the reader with the knowledge and skills required to understand and apply relevant contractual principles to the resolution of issues in this area of study. Written in an accessible style, it introduces and discusses key concepts with a focus on pertinent case law and legislation. The explanatory approach was designed to help students to develop their analytical and problem-solving skills necessary for successful legal practice. The Book has a logical structure that makes it easy to navigate between topics. Concepts covered included:
- History and theory
- Formation of a contract
- Terms of a contract
- Vitiating factors
- Discharge
- Illegality
- Remedies based on contract
- Other bases of relief, including equitable and statutory
- Third party rights
Emphasis was given to not just general principles but to the modern application of those principles, particularly by Australian Courts. The Book was designed to complement the companion casebook, Gooley, Radan & Vickovich, Principles of Australian Contract Law: Cases and Materials, 1st edition, 2007, LexisNexis Butterworths.