European Contract Law / Edition 2

by Hein Kotz

Overview

This new edition of European Contract Law examines the contract rules of several different European jurisdictions, including the most important civilian systems and English common law, while attempting to articulate general principles which are common in all of them. While the first edition was limited to a comparative analysis of the rules on formation and validity of contracts, agency, third party beneficiaries, and assignment, the second edition now also includes contractual remedies and various updates and revisions of the first edition, especially in the light of the recent changes to the French Code civil. Furthermore, the book comprises a wealth of translated extracts of legislation, cases, and academic literature, comprehensively covering all aspects of contract law. The book was originally published in German to considerable acclaim. This English edition has been translated by Gill Mertens, building on the work done by the translator of the first edition, Tony Weir.

This edition will be invaluable to scholars and practitioners in Europe and beyond.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198800040
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	12/12/2017
Edition description:	2nd UK ed.
Pages:	390
Product dimensions:	9.80(w) x 6.80(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

Hein Kotz

Hein Kotz is a German jurist, former Director of the Max-Planck-Institute for foreign and international private law (MPI-PRIV), the Bucerius Law School and Vice President of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG).

Table of Contents

1. Development of European Contract Law2. Negotiation and Formation of Contracts3. The Definiteness of the Contract4. Tests of Earnestness5. Formalities6. Interpretation of Contracts7. Unfair, Illegal and Immoral Contracts8. The Control of Unfair Contract Terms9. Mistake10. Deceit and Duress11. Rights of Withdrawal12. Claims for Performance13. Termination of Contracts14. Damages15. The Effect of Unexpected Circumstances16. Agency and Representation17. Contracts for the Benefit of Third Parties18. Assignment

Editorial Reviews

"The book comprises a wealth of translated extracts of legislation, cases, and academic literature, comprehensively covering all aspects of contract law." — The European Legal Forum

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