Contract law in Hong Kong : an introductory guide /
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| Author / Creator: | Mau, Stephen D., author. |
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| Edition: | Second edition. |
| Imprint: | Hong Kong : Hong Kong University Press, [2016] ©2016 |
| Description: | xviii, 140 pages ; 23 cm |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10988928 |
Table of Contents:
- Preface to the Second Edition
- Preface to the First Edition
- Acknowledgements
- Table of Cases
- Table of Legislation
- 1. Introduction
- A. Overview
- B. Organisation
- C. Definition
- 2. Classifications of Contract
- A. Oral and Written Contracts
- B. Contracts of Record and Simple Contracts
- C. Unilateral Contracts
- D. Collateral Contracts
- E. Third Party Contracts and Privity
- F. Formalities/Contracts Required to Be in Writing
- 3. Elements of a Contract
- A. Intent
- B. Agreement
- i. Offer
- 1. Bilateral and unilateral contracts
- 2. Termination of offer
- 3. Options
- ii. Acceptance
- 1. Postal Rule
- 2. Counter-offer
- 3. Invitation to treat
- C. Consideration
- i. Adequacy and Sufficiency of Consideration
- ii. Past Consideration
- iii. Performing an Outstanding Obligation
- iv. Equitable Estoppel
- v. Accord and Satisfaction
- 4. Contents
- A. Certainty of Terms
- B. Contractual Provisions
- i. Expressed and Implied Terms
- ii. Conditions and Warranties
- iii. Representations
- iv. Puff
- v. Factors of Classifications
- vi. Effects of Classification
- vii. Determining Classification
- viii. Intermediate Term
- C. Exclusion Clauses
- D. Void for Uncertainty
- 5. Vitiating Factors
- A. Capacity
- B. Lack of Genuine Consent
- i. Misrepresentation: Generally
- 1. Innocent misrepresentation
- 2. Fraudulent misrepresentation
- 3. Negligent misrepresentation
- ii. Mistake: Generally
- 1. Unilateral mistake
- 2. Common mistake
- 3. Mutual mistake
- 4. Non est factum
- iii. Duress
- iv. Undue Influence
- v. Unconscionable Bargain
- vi. Illegal and Void Contracts
- 6. Discharge of Contract
- A. Performance
- i. Substantial Performance
- ii. Severable Contracts
- iii. Part Performance
- iv. Induced Non-performance
- B. Agreement, Assignment, and Novation
- C. Repudiation and Anticipatory Breach
- D. Frustration
- E. Breach
- 7. Damages and Remedies
- A. Damages
- i. Principles of Damages
- ii. Types of Damages
- B. Liquidated Damages
- C. Specific Performance
- D. Restrictions on Remedies
- Notes
- References
- Index