Contract Law In Zambia

Contract Law in Zambia: An Introduction covers all the relevant aspects of the law of contract in Zambia, in both statutory and common law. The book focuses on a range of topics, including the theoretical aspects, offer and acceptance, consideration, the intention to create legal relations, the terms of a contract, misrepresentation, duress and undue influence, void and illegal contracts, the discharge of a contract, and remedies for breach of contract. The author covers important English case law and related developments. However, the author also examines the increasing number of cases decided by the Zambian courts, which 'domesticate' and build on English law, and therefore highlights the relevance of the local context and the changes that have occurred as a result of home-grown adjudication. Contract Law in Zambia: An Introduction is intended mainly for law students, but legal practitioners, corporate professionals, and those in related disciplines will also find the book to be an indispensible resource.

Contract Law in Zambia covers all the relevant aspects of the law of contract in Zambia, in both statutory and common law. The book focuses on critical topics in contract law, namely offer and acceptance, consideration, the intention to create legal relations, the terms of a contract, misrepresentation, mistake, duress and undue influence, void and illegal contracts, the discharge of a contract, and remedies for breach of contract. New to this version is an analysis and interpretation of the growing jurisprudence on various issues in the law of contract. Whereas the authors cover the important English case law and related developments, this edition outlines and examines the increasing number of cases decided by the Zambian courts, particularly the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal which interpret English and common-law principles. This second edition includes the latest decisions from the apex courts in Zambia on the law of contract. The book highlights the relevance of the local context and the changes resulting from home-grown adjudication. This edition expands on the first edition to give a more comprehensive overview of the law of contract. Contract Law in Zambia is intended for law students, legal practitioners, members of the judiciary and corporate professionals. Those in related disciplines will also find the book to be an indispensable resource.

Legal thinkers typically justify contract law on the basis of economics or promissory morality. But Peter Benson takes another approach. He argues that contract is best explained as a transfer of rights governed by a conception of justice. The result is a comprehensive theory of contract law congruent with Rawlsian liberalism.

A concise and readable guide to reasoning about the source and content of contractual obligations when disagreements arise.

This innovative and accessible text offers a straightforward and clear introduction to the law of contract suitable for use across geographical boundaries. It introduces the key principles of contract law by comparing solutions from different jurisdictions and has an innovative design with text boxes, colour and graphics, making it a highly attractive tool for studying. This revised second edition has been updated to reflect the most recent changes in the law, including the French reform of the law of obligations and the new UK Consumer Rights Act. A whole new chapter on contracts and third parties has also been added.