Contracts The Law of Promises - 2nd Edition - Daniel P. O'Gorman

Contracts The Law of Promises 2nd Edition ISBN 9781531027667

Contracts: The Law of Promises (Second Edition) is a comprehensive casebook designed for first-year contracts courses. Its primary goal is to present contract law in a clear and accessible way, allowing students to focus on mastering the application of legal rules rather than struggling to identify them.

The book begins each topic with straightforward explanations of the relevant doctrines, breaking down their key elements and providing practical context. More than 600 examples are integrated throughout to illustrate how the rules are applied in real-world scenarios. An appendix summarizes the most important black letter rules, offering a quick reference for students as they study and prepare for exams.

Each case is carefully selected for the clarity of its legal reasoning and is thoughtfully abridged to eliminate unnecessary detail, keeping the focus on core issues. Classic foundational cases are preserved, while others have been chosen to spark engaging classroom discussion. Preceding each case, explanatory text helps students grasp the underlying legal principles and their practical significance.

To reinforce learning, each chapter includes key takeaways and highlights of particularly important concepts. The book also features numerous class problems—many based on real cases—that professors can use to test students’ understanding and foster interactive learning. Common student mistakes are noted and explained to help students avoid pitfalls and develop stronger analytical skills.

While the book introduces relevant legal theory, it is kept to a minimum to ensure a strong emphasis on doctrine and application. By providing students with a clear understanding of black letter law and its practical use, Contracts: The Law of Promises frees professors to focus more class time on in-depth discussion rather than lecturing.

The Second Edition includes expanded coverage of electronic contracting and incorporates detailed explanations of the 2022 amendments to Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code and the 2022 Restatement of Consumer Contracts.

Contracts The Law of Promises Second Edition ISBN 9781531027667 & 978-1531027667