Tort and Contract Law for Paralegals, 3rd Edition
- Publisher:
- Emond Publishing
- Publication date:
- 2023-05-12
- Authors:
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Carolyn MacLean
Alex Colangelo - ISBN:
- 978-1-77462-173-8
Description:
Tort and Contract Law for Paralegals, 3rd Edition provides a practical and up-to-date introduction to the fundamental elements of torts and contracts to Ontario paralegals. Readers will learn to determine whether a tort has been committed, a legal contract has been formed, or an existing contract has been breached. Part I addresses major types of torts—specifically, intentional torts, negligence, strict liability, and vicarious liability. Part II examines the elements of a contract, defects, methods of discharge, breach of contract, and remedies for breach of contract. Updated to reflect the latest case law and legislation, the third edition includes increased discussion of special classes of negligence, alternative schemes, additional contract terms, e-commerce, and more. It also features new “You Be the Judge” highlight boxes, updated fact scenarios, and case studies, that prompt students to apply their knowledge of key concepts and test their comprehension
Preliminary Content
Part I: Tort Law
Part II: Contract Law
- Introduction to the Law of Contracts
- Formation of a Contract
- Legality and Formalities of a Contract
- Capacity to Contract
- Contract Interpretation
- Contractual Defects
- Discharge and Frustration
- E-Commerce, Implied Terms, and Related Legislation
- Breach of Contract and Legal Remedies for Breach of Contract
- Appendix: Sample Contract
- Glossary
- Table of Cases
- Index
- Credits