Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to contracts -- Sales of goods -- Contractual assent and the objective test -- The offer -- Acceptance -- Conflicting standard terms, the battle of the forms, and late notice of standard terms -- Preliminary, incomplete, and indefinite agreements -- The statute of frauds -- Consideration -- Promissory estoppel -- Options and firm offers -- Obligation based on unjust enrichment and material benefit -- Policing contracts for improper bargaining -- Illegality, violation of public policy, and lack of contractual capacity -- Contract interpretation and construction -- The parol evidence rule -- Mistake and excuse due to changed circumstances -- Conditions and promises -- Material breach, substantial performance, and anticipatory repudiation -- Introduction to contract damages and the "benefit of the bargain" -- Contract remedies in the broader contract -- The rights of nonparties.

"Casebook on the law of contracts; includes problems for students"--