The 8th edition of this popular casebook continues to use both the problem and case methods. Cases have been tightly edited and well-integrated with problems to provide maximum accessibility for students. Case excerpts are carefully linked to the Contracts Hornbook, as well as to the Restatements and the UCC, giving students an opportunity to integrate their analysis in real-world terms. Sample exam questions are provided throughout the book, and model exam answers appear in an appendix—so students can gauge their mastery of the subject. The authors have also made more use of graphics to illustrate and explain concepts, which should excite the interest of the current generation of visual learners. Extensive new materials—cases, problems, and other readings—address important recent developments in contract law such as digital contracting, non-compete agreements, and service contracts.

This text uses a combination of problem and case method. This method gives students additional opportunities to exercise analytic thinking and to explore a rich array of practical applications of the cases. When used in conjunction with the Contracts Hornbook (Perillo, Contracts), students have the benefit of a systematic exposition of contract law to bring to bear in analyzing the cases and problems. UCC Articles 1 and 2 are included as Appendices. This new edition aims to increase accessibility and improve learning by selective reorganization, by the use of graphics to highlight basic definitions and principles, and by providing additional sample examination questions so students can gauge their mastery of the subject. New materials (cases, problems, and other readings) address important recent developments, e.g., on-line contracting and non-compete agreements.

The author provides a detailed treatment of the basic rules, principles, and issues in contracts. Topics covered include offer and acceptance, parol evidence and interpretation, consideration, promissory estoppel, contracts under seal, capacity of parties, conditions, performance, and breach. The author also discusses damages, avoidance and reformation, third-party beneficiaries, assignments, and the statute of frauds. The discharge of contracts and illegal bargains are also the subject of separate chapters.