Contract law in Hong Kong : an introductory guide / Stephen D. Mau.
2016
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Author
Title
Contract law in Hong Kong : an introductory guide / Stephen D. Mau.
Published
Hong Kong : Hong Kong University Press, [2016]
Copyright
©2016
Call Number
KNQ9322.2 .M38 2016
Former Call Number
Ch.HK 500 M44 2016
Edition
Second edition.
ISBN
9789888208630
9888208632
9789888208432 hardback
9888208438 hardback
9888208632
9789888208432 hardback
9888208438 hardback
Description
xviii, 140 pages ; 22 cm
System Control No.
(OCoLC)957247461
Summary
"This is one in a series of introductory books providing readers with an overview of the most frequently encountered legal principles. This book presents an introduction to contract principles that apply in Hong Kong. The new edition has been updated to reflect the current state of the law and to include newer cases, both local and overseas. The organizational structure has been revised for easier comprehension while keeping to the sequence in which a legally binding agreement is usually encountered."-- Back cover.
Note
Table of cases: pages xi-xv.
Table of legislation: pages xvi-xviii.
Table of legislation: pages xvi-xviii.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Record Appears in
Table of Contents
Preface to the Second Edition
viii
Preface to the First Edition
ix
Acknowledgements
x
Table of Cases
xi
Table of Legislation
xvi
1.
Introduction
1
A.
Overview
1
B.
Organisation
2
C.
Definition
2
2.
Classifications of Contract
5
A.
Oral and Written Contracts
5
B.
Contracts of Record and Simple Contracts
5
C.
Unilateral Contracts
6
D.
Collateral Contracts
6
E.
Third Party Contracts and Privity
7
F.
Formalities/Contracts Required to Be in Writing
8
3.
Elements of a Contract
10
A.
Intent
10
B.
Agreement
11
i.
Offer
12
1.
Bilateral and unilateral contracts
13
2.
Termination of offer
15
3.
Options
16
ii.
Acceptance
16
1.
Postal Rule
16
2.
Counter-offer
18
3.
Invitation to treat
18
C.
Consideration
21
i.
Adequacy and Sufficiency of Consideration
22
ii.
Past Consideration
23
iii.
Performing an Outstanding Obligation
24
iv.
Equitable Estoppel
27
v.
Accord and Satisfaction
28
4.
Contents
32
A.
Certainty of Terms
32
B.
Contractual Provisions
33
i.
Expressed and Implied Terms
35
ii.
Conditions and Warranties
36
iii.
Representations
38
iv.
Puff
38
v.
Factors of Classifications
38
vi.
Effects of Classification
39
vii.
Determining Classification
39
viii.
Intermediate Term
41
C.
Exclusion Clauses
42
D.
Void for Uncertainty
47
5.
Vitiating Factors
49
A.
Capacity
49
B.
Lack of Genuine Consent
51
i.
Misrepresentation: Generally
51
1.
Innocent misrepresentation
54
2.
Fraudulent misrepresentation
55
3.
Negligent misrepresentation
57
ii.
Mistake: Generally
59
1.
Unilateral mistake
61
2.
Common mistake
62
3.
Mutual mistake
63
4.
Non est factum
65
iii.
Duress
67
iv.
Undue Influence
69
v.
Unconscionable Bargain
72
vi.
Illegal and Void Contracts
74
6.
Discharge of Contract
79
A.
Performance
79
i.
Substantial Performance
80
ii.
Severable Contracts
81
iii.
Part Performance
82
iv.
Induced Non-performance
82
B.
Agreement, Assignment, and Novation
83
C.
Repudiation and Anticipatory Breach
84
D.
Frustration
86
E.
Breach
87
7.
Damages and Remedies
90
A.
Damages
90
i.
Principles of Damages
91
ii.
Types of Damages
92
B.
Liquidated Damages
93
C.
Specific Performance
94
D.
Restrictions on Remedies
95
Notes
99
References
135
Index
137