The Interpretation of Contracts offers expert guidance in preparing, advising on and disputing agreements. This work focuses on the core elements of contract law, and the interpretation of contracts in relation to the six core principles of a contract as defined by Lord Hoffman.
Chap 1: An Overview; Chap 2: The Purpose of Interpretation; Chap 3: The
Materials Available; Chap 4: Law and Precedent; Chap 5: The Meaning of Words;
Chap 6: Implied Terms; Chap 7: The Canons of Construction; Chap 8: Ambiguity
and Uncertainty; Chap 9: Mistakes and Inconsistencies; Chap 10: Preliminary
Parts of a Deed; Chap 11: The Subject Matter of the Contract; Chap 12:
Exemption Clauses; Chap 13: Force Majeure Clauses; Chap 14: Certificates,
Consents, and Deeming Clauses; Chap 15: Stipulations as to Time; Chap 16:
Conditions and Conditional Obligations; Chap 17: Penalties, Termination and
Forfeiture Clauses; Chap 18: Dispute Resolution
