Ebook: Contract law for paralegals: traditional and e-contracts

pt. I. Traditional and e-commerce contracts. 1. Nature of traditional and e-contracts : Contract overview ; Sources of contract law ; Objective theory of contracts ; Classifications of contracts -- 2. Agreement : Agreement ; Online auctions ; Acceptance -- 3. Consideration and equity : Consideration ; Contracts lacking consideration ; Special business contracts ; Settlement of claims ; Equity -- 4. Capacity and legality : Minors ; Mentally incompetent persons ; Intoxicated persons ; Legality ; Special business contracts ; Unconscionable contracts -- 5. Genuineness of assent : Mistake ; Fraud ; Undue influence ; Duress ; Proving fraud -- 6. Writing, formality, and e-commerce signature law : Statute of frauds ; Formality of the writing ; Parol evidence rule -- 7. Third-party rights and discharge : Assignment of rights ; Delegation of duties ; Third-party beneficiaries ; Covenants and conditions ; Discharge of performance -- 8. Remedies for breach of traditional and e-contracts : Performance and breach ; Monetary damages ; Jurisdiction in contemporary contract law cases ; Rescission and restitution ; Special cases: wedding rings ; Equitable remedies ; Torts associated with contracts -- 9. E-contracts and Internet law : The Internet and the world wide web ; Domain names ; E-contracts ; Software and e-licensing ; Breach of license agreements ; Remedies for breach ; Limitation of remedies ; Online privacy and social media ; Cyber crimes ; Future considerations.;pt. III. Contract relationships and special forms. 14. Relationship of tort law to contract law : Product liability ; Negligence and fault ; Strict liability ; Defective product ; Defenses to product liability -- 15. Special forms of contracts : Negotiable instruments ; Agency contracts ; Labor contracts -- List of cases reported -- Appendixes : A. IRAC instructions for briefing a case and writing assignment cases ; B. Cases for "briefing the case writing assignments" ; C. Sample contracts ; D. Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).;pt. II. Domestic and international sales and lease contracts. 10. Formation of sales and lease contracts : Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) ; Article 2 (sales) ; Article 2A (leases) ; Formation of sales and lease contracts: offer ; Formation of sales and lease contracts: acceptance ; UCC statute of frauds -- 11. Performance of sales and lease contracts : Identification and passage of title ; Risk of loss: no breach of sales contract ; Risk of loss: conditional sales ; Risk of loss: breach of sales contract ; Risk of loss: lease contracts ; Sales by nonowners ; International trade terms -- 12. Remedies for breach of sales and lease contracts : Seller's and lessor's performance ; Buyer's and lessee's performance ; Seller's and lessor's remedies ; Buyer's and lessee's remedies ; Additional performance issues -- 13. Sales and lease warranties : Warranties ; Express warranty ; Implied warranty ; Warranty disclaimer ; Special warranties of title and possession.;CONTRACT LAW FOR PARALEGALS, 2/e fully prepares paralegals for all facets of contract preparation, including ethical, practical, and professional issues. Fully updated for current case law, it thoroughly covers modern e-contracts, and presents relevant new examples such as health club and cell phone contracts. It combines a strong foundation in essential principles with practical insight into the issues paralegals face in researching, drafting, and interpreting contracts. Students build skills and portfolios through many drafting exercises, including the creation of complete contracts for equipment, real estate, and business sales. They also build critical thinking skills through assignments ranging from attorney briefings to Critical Legal Thinking Cases. Students will find up-to-date career information, sidebars illuminating working paralegals’ real-world experiences, and extensive reference resources, including a detailed glossary and extensive UCC excerpts.