Research Guides: 1L Subject Study Guides: Contracts

Introduction

The required 1L Contracts course covers basic principles of contract liability; offer and acceptance; consideration; statute of frauds; contract remedies; the parol evidence rule; performance of contracts; conditions; effect of changed circumstances; and other issues related to contract formation and enforcement.

Audio & Video Study Aids

1L year is busy, and it is understandable if you do not have the time to read additional study materials. Luckily, Wolters Kluwer and West Academic have some great audio and video study aids you can listen to. Here are a couple of good resources:

Study Guides

Chirelstein's Concepts and Case Analysis in the Law of Contracts, 7th (Concepts and Insights Series) by Marvin A. Chirelstein
Call Number: LAW RESERVE 2nd floor KF 801 .C44 2013
ISBN: 160930330X
Publication Date: 2013-06-03
Contracts primer that provides an overview of the major Contracts themes and analyzes leading cases from both sides.
Examples and Explanations for Contracts by Brian A. Blum
Call Number: LAW RESERVE 2nd floor KF 801 .B58 2017
ISBN: 1454868414
Publication Date: 2017-02-01
Provides a clear, drilled down approach to Contracts and hypotheticals help with refining understanding.

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Contracts by Joseph Perillo
Call Number: LAW RESERVE 2nd floor KF 801 .C26 2014
ISBN: 0314287701
Publication Date: 2014-08-21
This highly rated hornbook provides detailed treatment of the Contracts material, including offer and acceptance, parol evidence and interpretation, consideration, promissory estoppel, capacity of parties, conditions, performance, breach, damages, avoidance and reformation, and the statute of frauds.
Contracts in a Nutshell by Claude Rohwer; Anthony Skrocki; Michael Malloy
Call Number: LAW RESERVE 2nd floor KF 801 .Z9 S3 2017
ISBN: 1634599144
Publication Date: 2016-11-15
Straight-forward and concise introduction to the law of Contracts.
Contract Law, Flowcharts and Cases, a Visual Guide to Understanding Contracts by Frank Doti
Call Number: LAW RESERVE 2nd floor KF 801 .A7 D68 2016
ISBN: 1634599160
Publication Date: 2016-05-06
Flowcharts that visually provide the rules of Contract Law and illustrate selected cases.
Contracts by Randy E. Barnett
Call Number: LAW RESERVE 2nd floor KF 801 .Z9 B37 2010
ISBN: 0199740186
Publication Date: 2010-04-21
Focuses on the “big picture” of Contracts, providing students with a clear and concise approach to Contracts questions.
Principles of Contract Law by Robert Hillman
Call Number: LAW RESERVE 2nd floor KF 801 .Z9 H55 2014
ISBN: 0314288945
Publication Date: 2013-12-06
Uses a more informal, personalized approach to make the material more relatable; easier to follow than many guides and covers all the major Contracts issues.
Questions and Answers by Scott J. Burnham; Keith A. Rowley
Call Number: LAW RESERVE 2nd floor KF 801 .Z9 R69 2014
ISBN: 1630431494
Publication Date: 2014-01-01
Multiple choice and short answer questions and answers.
Understanding Contracts by Jeffrey Ferriell
Call Number: LAW RESERVE 2nd floor KF 801 .Z9 F47 2018
ISBN: 153100993X
Publication Date: 2018-05-23
Uses more general terms to introduce Contracts concepts; good at clarifying complex material.

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