Contract and Related Obligation: Theory, Doctrine, and Practice (American Casebook Series) (Used)

Edition : 9th ed., 2026
Author(s) : Summers, Hillman, et al.

Contract and Related Obligation: Theory, Doctrine, and Practice (American Casebook Series)
- ISBN: 9781685613419
- SKU: 93108
- Condition: New
- Format: Hardcover
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Contract and Related Obligation: Theory, Doctrine, and Practice (American Casebook Series) (Used)
- ISBN: 9781685613419
- SKU: 93108U
- Condition: Used
- Format: Hardcover
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The ninth edition of Contract and Related Obligation is an essential resource for law students seeking a deep understanding of contract law and the lawyer’s multifaceted role in planning, drafting, and negotiating agreements. This casebook blends foundational principles with practical insights, giving students a clear view of how contracts function in both theory and practice.

Chapter One sets this book apart by taking students on a complete journey of a contract case—from the initial agreement through a breakdown in the parties’ relationship, litigation in trial court, and finally, the appellate decision. Students gain hands-on experience with authentic supporting materials, including client correspondence, complaints, motions, jury instructions, special verdict forms, and appellate opinions. This immersive approach demonstrates how lawyers contribute at every stage, from counseling and drafting to negotiating and litigating.

Beyond the introduction, the ninth edition offers comprehensive coverage of contract law doctrines, including bargain, promissory estoppel, unjust enrichment, and torts arising in contract contexts. The latest edition integrates new cases and commentary addressing modern issues such as enforcement of digital contracts, the impact of artificial intelligence on contract interpretation, and the new Restatement of Consumer Contracts. Students also benefit from excerpts of cutting-edge scholarship in law and social science, law and psychology, and the authors’ own contributions, enriching the study of contract theory and practice.

Significant updates in this edition include expanded discussions on promissory estoppel, the Statute of Frauds, damages, unjust enrichment, contract modification and interpretation, good faith, duress, misrepresentation, waiver, anticipatory repudiation, mistake, third-party beneficiaries, and assignment and delegation. These updates replace outdated cases and materials, ensuring students have a modern, relevant perspective on contract law.

Ideal for first-year contracts courses or advanced study, Contract and Related Obligation, Ninth Edition equips law students with the knowledge, analytical tools, and practical insights needed to navigate the complexities of contracts in today’s legal environment.

Contract and Related Obligation: Theory, Doctrine, and Practice (American Casebook Series) (Used)

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