Christies law of contract in south africa lexisnexis sa. Without an employment relationship between the parties, the rules of labour law do not apply. The law of contract in south africa dale hutchison. This book is an attempt to draw such an outline of the principles of the law of contract as may be useful to students, and, perhaps, convenient to those who are engaged in. This book introduces students to the general principles of contract law with specific application to south africa.
The contract furthermore forms the basis of your relationship with the employer, as it details allowable conduct and the companys disciplinary code. Dec 22, 2019 the law of contract states that the first step required to form a valid contract is that an offer must be formally made by one of the parties to another. A detailed summary of concessionary agreements, cessions in security, pledges and the lega. This video races though an entire australian undergraduate contract law course in the space of just two hours from contract formation, through interpreting construing contracts, vitiation. South african contract law is essentially a modernized version of the romandutch law of contract, which is itself rooted in canon and roman laws. The law of contract in south africa book, 1991 worldcat. Launched in 2000, is a popular ebook retailer hosting over a million unique ebooks. The text supports learning and the development of independent academic skills through various learning features. The seventh edition of the book provides a detailed and comprehensive exposition of the general principles of the law of contract as it has evolved, and been applied by the courts. Tom kabau phd university of hong kong, llm and llb university of nairobi senior lecturer and chair of law, science and technology department school of law jomo kenyatta university of agriculture and. Contract law south africa has been influenced by romandutch law of contract which has been further influenced in canon and roman laws. Make sure you know the basic principles of law of contract.
As far as textbooks are concerned, there is a prescribed text. In his analysis of form and substance in the south african law of contract, cockrell relying heavily on kennedys analysis of american private law adjudication 2 and a critique of that analysis by kelman 3 shows that critical approaches to contract law occurs predominantly on two. This means that not all agreements between parties constitute a contract. The secondary obligation on the part of the contract breaker.
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On this page you find summaries, notes, study guides and many more for the study book the law of contract in south africa, written by d. The fixed system of contract freedom and with the fundamental idea of contracts that are freely closed, should be enforced. The law of contract in south africa 2nd edition by dale hutchison author, chris pretorius author, tjakie naude author, jacques du plessis author, sieg eiselen author, tomas floyd author. The text presents fundamental principles within a clear and applied framework, and supports independent, enquiring and critical engagement with the subject matter. The contract states details such the leave, remuneration, company policy and when payment can be expected according to the requirements of labour law in south africa.
The texts concise explanation assists readers to clearly understand the nuances of the subject matter, while developing applied, critical and reflective thought. The law of contract in south africa 3rd edition sherwood books. The law of contract in south africa dale hutchison editor, chris pretorius editor, tjakie naude, jacques du plessis, sieg eiselen, tomas floyd, luanda hawthorn, birgit kuschke, catherine maxwell. Buy the law of contract in south africa 3rd ed, edited by dale hutchison, chris james pretorius, isbn 9780190419820, published by oxford university press. View gumtree free online classified ads for law of contract law books and more in south africa. Contract law is currently undergoing a process of thoughtful changes and renewals as they adapt to the needs of the new political era in south africa. Subjects like contract law, semester 1, private law 372, private law, notes, first semester. Contract law is an engaging and accessible new textbook aimed at students on core llb and gdl courses. The law of contract in south africa 2012 2nd edition. The secondary obligation on the part of the contract breaker to which it gives rise by implication of the common law is to. The law of contract in south africa provides a rich source of expertise and a lively and approachable introduction to the principles of contract law. These values became and remain underprivileged precisely because of south african contract laws preference for and commitment to liberal. The author or authors provides an exposition of the law with reference to relevant constitutional and statutory principles, the common law, judicial precedent, customs, customary law, international law and foreign law.
The law of contract in south africa book, 2009 worldcat. Contract law in south africa, sixth edition wolters kluwer legal. The book was completed and typed some twenty years ago. Oxford university press the law of contract in south. Oct 17, 2016 originally published in 1981, christies law of contract in south africa is well established as a leading authority in the field of contract law. The summaries are written by students themselves, which gives you the best possible insight into what is important to study about this book. A general comparison between the principles of the law of specific contract in south africa and its english counterpart. Christie the law of contract in south africa 2006, 5th edition, butterworths. Chapter 14 cession summary the law of contract in south. The texts concise explanation assists readers to clearly understand. On studocu you find all the study guides, past exams and lecture notes for this course.
Contract law services south africa dreyer engelbrecht. Reader devices a list of the noncomputer reading devices we support. These rights were only effective between the particular legal subjects concerned and were therefore known as personal rights, as opposed to real. The law of contract states that the first step required to form a valid contract is that an offer must be formally made by one of the parties to another. Jan 17, 20 this book introduces students to the general principles of contract law with specific application to south africa. Lawafrica publishing ltd home lawafrica publishing ltd. Nov 17, 2015 the contract states details such the leave, remuneration, company policy and when payment can be expected according to the requirements of labour law in south africa. In the broadest definition, a contract is an agreement. The law of building contracts and arbitration in south africa by mckenzie, h.
Designed to reflect the content of an undergraduate llb course, the book. A common example to elucidate upon this principle is found in the sale of property. Our covid19 community guidelines tips, advice and news related to trading on gumtree during the covid19 crisis. The south african law of contract is derived from the roman law of obligations, in terms of which a legal tie was created between legal subjects, giving rise to rights and duties accepted by law. The book is also a useful resource for legal practitioners wishing to clarify new or foundational principles of the field. In the broadest definition, a contract is an agreement two or more parties enter into with the serious intention of creating a legal obligation. Throughout the book, the treatment emphasizes drafting considerations. Richard hunter, 1924 law of contract in south africa. It remains to this day a wellestablished and leading authority on the law of contract. Every failure to perform a primary obligation is a breach of contract. When deciding whether to consider a particular book, it is imperative to consider the date of the publication.
Integrating the common law, statutory law, and constitutional perspectives, the text provides all of the essential material within a comprehensive source. Richard hunter, 1924law of contract in south africa. It integrates the common law, statutory law and constitutional. Contract law in south africa, sixth edition by van huyssteen. May 08, 2020 the author or authors provides an exposition of the law with reference to relevant constitutional and statutory principles, the common law, judicial precedent, customs, customary law, international law and foreign law. The law of contract in south africa, third edition, offers a concise, accessible and rigorous introduction to the general principles of contract law in south africa. When deciding whether to consider a particular book. This book is an attempt to draw such an outline of the principles of the law of contract as may be useful to students, and, perhaps, convenient to those who are engaged in the teaching of law. Christies law of contract in south africa was first published in 1981. Law of contract 202 4 jlcv202 book title the law of contract in south africa. Studying pvl3702 law of contract at university of south africa. The joint building contractors committee jbcc series. Tom kabau phd university of hong kong, llm and llb. The law of contract in south africa provides a rich so.
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