K: A Common Law Approach to Contracts

by Tracey E. George, Russell Korobkin

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The second edition of this casebook, A Common Law Approach to Contracts, is perfect for the modern Contracts course. The highly-focused, case-based text offers a comprehensive treatment of the basic issues of contract law and emphasizes development of analogical reasoning skills. Each section is limited to three types of materials (brief narrative, judicial opinions, and discussion problems), and is designed to teach students how to read opinions, analyze issues, distinguish material from immaterial facts, and apply holdings to similar problems. The second edition has been updated to include a new chapter on the rules related to third-party beneficiaries and assignees. In addition, in response to feedback from students, the authors have slightly expanded some of the narrative materials that introduce and provide guidance to the study of various topics.

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New chapter on the rules related to third-party beneficiaries and “Contract Rights of NonParties.” In response to feedback from students, the authors have slightly expanded some of the narrative materials that introduce and provide guidance to the study of various topics CasebookConnect

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Genres: Law

728 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2012

Reviews

[Raj Karan Gambhir · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wish there had been more explanation of the doctrine

[Abby Moncada]

what I thought I was getting: a casebook on contracts

what I actually got: a metaphysical commentary of chicken

[Hanna · Rating 1 out of 5]

Why are you throwing cases at me without explaining the overarching principle?!?!!??!! Do better.

[caroline’s bookshelf]

0/10 no pictures

[A · Rating 3 out of 5]

Don’t mind me counting this toward my reading goal

[Paige]

Okay giving this a sincere rating in impossible cause I had to read it BUT I will say out of all the casebooks j had this semester this book had the best balance of notes/intro to cases without a bunch of fluff 🏅

[Caroline Wolinsky · Rating 4 out of 5]

3 or 4 helpful cases as examples of contract law per subtopic, which I liked. Mostly well edited to highlight the core issues for first year law students. Removing a star because I only read portions assigned by my professor, and the cases I glimpsed that we didn't read were not as well edited.

[Alison Vaughan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want credit for reading this tbh, love a short textbook with concise, manageable preambles. By far the best written one of the semester, fantastic class too

[Ryan Merchant · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not a fan of the format. Was essentially only super dense cases with little explanation in the notes. Definitely my least favorite case book of the semester.

[Sasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Probably my favorite of the casebooks I've had this semester because of how concise the editing was. With each case it was clear what lesson it was trying to illustrate. Plus, it doesn't hurt that one of the authors teaches at my school and is quite a valuable resource.