《Introduction to Contracts for Paralegals》求取 ⇩

Chapter One The Study of Contract Law1

Why Study Contract Law？1

The “Black Letter” Law6

SUBSTANTIVE LAW11

Chapter Two Foundation of the Contract11

The Contract Defined11

Legal Obligation13

Classifications of Contracts13

Chapter Three Elements of Formation21

Agreement21

Requirements of a Writing36

Chapter Four Problems of Formation43

Duress43

Undue Influence44

Unconscionability45

Mistake46

Fraud48

Misrepresentation50

Chapter Five Discharge of the Contract53

Performance53

Nonperformance54

Agreement57

Operation of Law62

Chapter Six Remedies When Contract Not Honored65

Equitable65

Legal Remedies68

THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE73

Chapter Seven Formation of the Sales Agreement73

Key Terms73

Elements of Formation74

Chapter Eight Discharge of the Sales Agreement81

Duty of Seller81

Duties of Buyer82

Effect of Performance84

Warranties87

Chapter Nine Remedies under the Sales Agreement91

Remedies of Seller91

Remedies of Buyer92

Chapter Ten Commercial Paper95

Scope of Article 3 of the UCC95

Types of Commercial Paper95

Key Terms97

APPLICATION IN THE WORKPLACE102

Chapter Eleven UCC Financing Statements102

Inquiring102

Changing106

Filing an Original108

General Tips108

Chapter Twelve Reviewing A Contract113

The Indispensable Checklist113

Housekeeping Procedures120

Chapter Thirteen Contract Language123

Sample Language123

A Word About Negotiation131

Future Factors132