Contracts Cases and Doctrine 7th Edition By Randy E. Barnett, Nathan B. Oman
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Contracts: Cases and Doctrine (7th Edition) by Randy E. Barnett and Nathan B. Oman is a premier law school casebook designed for first-year (1L) contract law courses. Published by Aspen Publishing in 2021, this edition mixes classic and contemporary case law to teach students how to analyze facts and identify prevailing rules. [1, 2]
The textbook is widely available on major platforms like Amazon and eCampus. [1, 2]
Core Book Specifications
  • ISBN-13: 978-1543826272
  • ISBN-10: 154382627X
  • Page Count: 1,280 pages
  • Series: Aspen Casebook Series [1, 2]
Key Structural Features
  • Remedies-First Approach: The book uniquely introduces contract remedies (damages) before diving into contract formation, giving students early context on what happens when a contract breaks. [1, 2]
  • Study Guide Questions: Pre-case prompts focus student reading on the most legally salient facts and issues. [1]
  • Judicial Biographies: Brief backgrounds of presiding judges provide historic and political context to landmark decisions. [1]
  • Statutory Integration: Restatement (Second) of Contracts and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) sections are embedded directly alongside cases. [1]
New to the 7th Edition
  • Modern Legal Frontiers: Introduces concepts like "smart contracts" and algorithmic agreements.
  • Pandemic Disruptions: Features new case law handling how pandemics affect contractual performance obligations.
  • Streamlined Content: Deletes lesser-taught materials to tightly fit a standard 1L curriculum.
  • Engaging Fact Patterns: Adds memorable niche cases, including a contract with a KGB double-agent spy and the gambling disputes of a royal prince. [1, 2]
General Chapter Outline
  1. Introduction to Contract Law
  2. Damages for Breach of Contract
  3. Other Remedies and Causes of Action (Restitution)
  4. Reaching an Agreement (Offer & Acceptance)
  5. Discerning the Agreement
  6. Written Manifestations of Assent (Parol Evidence Rule & Statute of Frauds)
  7. Principles of Enforceability
  8. The Doctrine of Consideration
  9. The Intention to be Legally Bound
  10. The Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel
  11. Performance and Conditions
  12. Breach of Contract
  13. Lack of Contractual Capacity
  14. Assent Improperly Obtained (Duress, Misrepresentation, & Public Policy Defenses)
  15. Failure of a Basic Assumption (Impossibility, Impracticability, & Frustration) [1, 2, 3, 4]

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