Contracts in Context From Transaction to Litigation 2nd Edition Nadelle Grossman

Contracts in Context: From Transaction to Litigation 2nd Edition

ISBN 9781543857702

offers a comprehensive and practical approach to teaching contract law by situating doctrine within the full lifecycle of a contract—from negotiation and drafting to enforcement and litigation. Rather than focusing exclusively on appellate cases, the book emphasizes the transactional context in which contracts are created and the practical realities of how they are interpreted and litigated.

This casebook examines key elements of contract law, including the structure and purpose of contracts, legal requirements for formation, and the process of negotiating, drafting, performing, amending, and enforcing agreements. Students gain an understanding of why parties enter into contracts, how contract terms are structured to allocate risk and achieve business objectives, and how lawyers help clients “contract around” default legal rules while meeting mandatory requirements. The book highlights the distinct but interconnected roles of transactional attorneys and litigators throughout a contract’s lifecycle.

A distinguishing feature of this book is its clear, expository presentation of doctrine alongside extensive use of practice-based problems, simulations, and examples. By minimizing reliance on heavily edited judicial opinions, the book makes complex legal principles more accessible and allows instructors to spend more time helping students apply the law in both transactional and litigation settings.

Highlights of the Second Edition include:

• New materials on professional identity formation and ethical responsibilities of lawyers in contract practice.
• Revised and expanded practice problems to reinforce core concepts and private ordering principles.
• Enhanced treatment of contracts as tools for addressing or exacerbating power imbalances in private law.
• Several new cases selected to complement the book’s transactional and practice-focused orientation.

Ideal for both in-person and asynchronous instruction, Contracts in Context equips students with the doctrinal foundation and practical skills needed for modern contract practice.

Contracts in Context: From Transaction to Litigation 2nd Edition

ISBN 9781543857702