MacQueen and Thomson Contract Law in Scotland

By: Hector L MacQueen

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Synopsis: Provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of the Scots law of contract and provides the reader with a clear analysis of this difficult area of the law. This practical text:- Illustrates the different types of contractual situations and examines the formation, performance and enforcement of contracts; - Includes examples of typical contract clauses and treats remedies in detail; - Is set in a comparative context and discusses the problems of cross-border and international contracts; - Explains the underlying principles of contract law;- Is written in a clear, well structured style and uses diagrams to illustrate complex situations. The fifth edition covers key Supreme Court cases including Cavendish Square Holding BV v Tala El Makdessi and ParkingEye Limited v Beavis regarding penalty clauses. It also includes a new chapter on capacity to make a contract ie 'Who can make a Contract?'