An introduction in which contracts are defined and contrasted to torts, quasi-contracts, andproperty is followed by a discussion of the concepts of 'consideration' or 'cause' and otherunderlying principles of the formation of contract. Subsequent chapters cover thedoctrines of 'relative effect', termination of contract, and remedies for non-performance.The second part of the book, recognizing the need to categorize an agreement as aspecific contract in order to determine the rules which apply to it, describes the nature ofagency, sale, lease, building contracts, and other types of contract. Facts are presentedin such a way that readers who are unfamiliar with specific terms and concepts in varyingcontexts will fully grasp their meaning and significance.