Contracts

Farnsworth, Young, Sanger, Cohen & Brooks

E. Allan Farnsworth, William F. Young, Carol Sanger, Neil B. Cohen, Richard R.W. Brooks · 9th

Complete case list for Farnsworth, Young, Sanger, Cohen & Brooks, the Contracts casebook by E. Allan Farnsworth (9th Edition)

Chapter 1: Introduction to Contracts

Established the principles of unilateral contracts and offer acceptance.

Illustrated reliance and the concept of promissory estoppel.

Chapter 2: Offer and Acceptance
Lucy v. Zehmer

pp. pp. 16-22

Examined the objective theory of contracts regarding offer and acceptance.

Clarified the communication of acceptance across different jurisdictions.

Chapter 3: Consideration
Foakes v. Beer

pp. pp. 30-35

Discussed the necessity of consideration in contract modifications.

Hamer v. Sidway

pp. pp. 36-41

Highlighting the relevance of forbearance as valid consideration.

Chapter 4: Defenses to Contract Formation
Breach of Contract

pp. pp. 42-48

Provided insight into material breach and its effects.

Schneider v. Biehl

pp. pp. 49-53

Examined duress and its impact on enforceability.

Chapter 5: Performance and Discharge

Set precedent on substantial performance and its implications.

Taylor v. Caldwell

pp. pp. 61-67

Addressed the impossibility of performance and its legal consequences.

Chapter 6: Breach and Remedies
Hadley v. Baxendale

pp. pp. 68-75

Definitively established the foreseeability rule in contract damages.

Explored the concept of mitigation of damages.

Chapter 7: Third-Party Rights

Clarified the concept of intended beneficiaries in contracts.

Lawrence v. Fox

pp. pp. 89-94

Exemplified the enforcement rights of third-party beneficiaries.

Chapter 8: Types of Contracts

Discussed the valid formation of output and requirements contracts.

Highlighted the battle of the forms and contract formations under UCC.

Chapter 9: Mistake, Misrepresentation, and Fraud
Sherwood v. Walker

pp. pp. 108-112

Addressed mutual mistake and its effect on contract enforceability.

Oscar E. E. v. Gothard

pp. pp. 113-119

Studied misrepresentation and eligible damages.

Chapter 10: Contractual Capacity
Corpe v. Overton

pp. pp. 120-124

Explored capacity and its implications in contract enforceability.

In re Estate of Heller

pp. pp. 125-130

Examined the contractual capacity of minors.

Chapter 11: Quasi-Contracts
Miller v. Miller

pp. pp. 131-136

Analyzed the principles of restitution and unjust enrichment.

Cotnam v. Wisdom

pp. pp. 137-142

Discussed the existence of implied contracts and obligations.

Chapter 12: Statute of Frauds

Clarified the applicability of the statute of frauds to certain agreements.

Pinnel's Case

pp. pp. 148-152

Illustrated principles related to part payment of debts.

Chapter 13: Remedies and Damages

Examined property rights in contracts and consequential damages.

Explored lost profits as a measure of damages for breach.

Chapter 14: Special Topics: Agency and Authority
Rogers v. McGowan

pp. pp. 165-170

Investigated the principles of agency and authority in contract formation.

Outlined the concepts of apparent and actual authority.

Chapter 15: Electronic Contracts

Examined the enforceability of online contracts.

Highlighting terms of service agreements in a digital environment.

Why This Casebook

Professors assign this book due to its comprehensive coverage of key contract law principles, blending foundational cases with contemporary issues. Its pedagogical approach enhances critical thinking through case analysis and contextual discussions.

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