PART I
How the Principles of Contract Law Are Exemplified in Drafting
- Chapter 1. Offer and Acceptance
- Chapter 2. Consideration
- Chapter 3. Indefiniteness
- Chapter 4. Enforceability
- Chapter 5. Capacity
- Chapter 6. Parol Evidence
- Chapter 7. Interpretation
- Chapter 8. Mistake
- Chapter 9. Force Majeure
- Chapter 10. Promise and Condition
- Chapter 11. Modification and Discharge
- Chapter 12. Warranties
- Chapter 13. Damages
- Chapter 14. Third Parties
PART II
How the Principles of Drafting Are Exemplified in Contracts
- Chapter 15. The Framework of a Contract
- Chapter 16. Operative Language and Boilerplate Terms
- Chapter 17. The Language of Drafting
- Chapter 18. Plain Language
- Chapter 19. Drafting with a Computer
PART III
How to Read and Analyze a Contract
Introduction
The Passes Outlined
- First Pass: Orientation
- Second Pass: Explication
- Third Pass: Implication
- Fourth Pass: Remediation
- Fifth Pass: Evaluation
Conclusion
Appendix A: Sample Contract
Appendix B: Exercises
Bibliography
Index