The law of contract in south africa cape town, 2011 at 363ff. The law of contract in sa 3e 9780190417529, 0190417528. 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. Derived from the renowned multivolume international encyclopaedia of laws, this practical analysis of the law of contracts in south africa covers every aspect of the subject definition and classification of contracts, contractual liability, relation to. May 01, 2019 gb bradfield ed in christie s law of contract in south africa 7ed cape town. Derived from the renowned multivolume international encyclopaedia of laws, this practical analysis of the law of contracts in south africa and wales covers every aspect of the subject definition and classification of contracts, contractual liability, relation to the law of property, good faith, burden of proof, defects, penalty clauses, arbitration clauses, remedies in case of non. Standard bank of south africa limited v sindile project. Jul 01, 2017 christies law of contract in south africa was first published in 1981. Christies law of contract in south africa thorolds. Statutory formalities in south african law stellenbosch university. The law of contract in south africa dale hutchison. Sharrock the law of contract in lawsa vol 51 2004 butterworths. A party to a contract who has concluded same whilst labouring under a bona fide and reasonable mistake as to its contents will not be bound by the provisions thereof. This part shows that the test is capable of reflecting the values that underlie the constitution while maintaining a workable level of legal certainty.
The seventh edition deals with recent case law on a variety of issues including electronic signatures. Chapter remedies summary the law of contract in south africa chapter 15 termination of obligations chapter 12 complete summary law of contract 202 4 ch remedies for breach chapter 7 contents of wills 2020 chapter 4 additional questions and solutions. The discussion of this research is limited to five legal issues, namely the basis of. Apr 29, 2016 see harms ltc amlers precedents of pleadings 8th edition lexisnexis durban 2015 amlers at pp 104110. It establishes normative guidelines and a common conceptual framework to guide states across a broad range of domains, including trade, diplomacy,war, and human rights. Browse the worlds largest ebookstore and start reading today on the web, tablet, phone, or ereader. Law of contract in south africa fifth edition by rh christie qc ma llb cantab fciarb faarb president, association of arbitrators southern africa honorary professorial research associate, university of cape town assisted by victoria mcfarlane ba hons llb cape town lexisnexis butterworths durban. 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. The following references case studies are examples only to assist you in answering the questions. It integrates the common law, statutory law and constitutional perspectives.
Modifying contract law principles to accommodate automated. Summary the law of contract in south africa studocu. This minidissertation explores the south african law of contract as influenced by the national credit act 34 of 2005. Mar 26, 2015 a legally recognizable mistake in the law of contract was explained as follows in dole south africa pty ltd v pieter beukes pty ltd 2007 4 sa 577 c at 587. Law of contract in south africa paperback, 6th edition. In his authoritative treatise1, the learned author, r. Jan 17, 20 this book introduces students to the general principles of contract law with specific application to south africa. Criminal law, procedure and evidence regsterminologie. International law, also known as public international law and law of nations is the set of rules, norms, and standards generally accepted in relations between nations.
Download christies law of contract in south africa free book pdf author. The text supports learning and the development of independent academic skills through various learning features. It presents a thorough and complete exposition of the general principles of the law of contract as evolved and applied by the courts. Christie the law of contract in south africa 2011, 6th edition, butterworths. Dec 31, 1996 the law of contract in south africa by r. The law of contract in south africa book, 1951 worldcat. The law of contract in south africa richard hunter christie.
Faculty of law in the llb2, as well as comprising one of the six component. Law of contract in south africa second edition dale hutchison editor, chrisjames pretorius editor jacques du plessis. The law of contract in south africa semantic scholar. Contract law in south africa, sixth edition wolters. Law of contract in south africa paperback, 6th edition author. Originally published in 1981, christie s law of contract in south africa is well established as a leading authority in the field of contract law. Derived from the renowned multivolume international encyclopaedia of laws, this practical analysis of the law of contracts in south africa covers every aspect of the subject definition and classification of contracts, contractual liability, relation to the law of property, good faith, burden of proof, defects, penalty clauses, arbitration clauses, remedies in case of nonperformance, damages. The latest edition of this authoritative standard work on contract law has been updated to include the unusually large number of cases decided in the last 5 years.
Christie, 9780409018356, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Remedies for anticipatory breach of contract university of cape. Pdf the current status of exemption clauses in the south african. The text presents fundamental principles within a clear and applied framework, and supports independent, enquiring and critical engagement with the subject matter. South african law, which has a fissured concept of breach of contract. Pdf specific performance as a primary remedy in the south. Jw carter and bj harland contract law in australia 3rd edition adelaide. We also use a set of 3rd party cookies that allow us to deliver a better experience. Books has the worlds largest selection of new and used titles to suit any readers tastes.
Rh christie the law of contract in south africa 6 th edition, 2011 the law of building and engineering contracts and arbitration, 7th ed by mckenzie keating on building contracts 5th ed john uff construction law 10 th edition, 2009 supreme court. The cornerstone of this branch of south african law is uncodified seventeenth and eighteenthcentury romandutch law, but it has a mixed nature, because it has also been influenced by. Bradfield christies law of contract in south africa 6th ed 2011 at 437. Community bank v absa bank ltd 2000 4 sa 191 w at 198b. Christie, rh 2006, the law of contract in south africa 5th ed. This new edition includes extensive discussion on termination of contracts, breach of contract, and remedies for such breach, as well as discussion on damages, together with the linked subject of causation. Have the book information title, author, and edition, check. Christies law of contract in south africa pdf bilouslosocatual3. Christies law of contract in south africa was first published in 1981. Butterworths 1996 clark will there be a general doctrine of good faith.
Christie the law of contract in south africa 2006, 5th edition, butterworths. The fixed system of contract freedom and with the fundamental idea of contracts that are freely closed, should be enforced. The contents of this newsletter does not constitute legal advice. Christies law of contract in south africa 7ed discount. 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. Cliffe dekker hofmeyr the law of contract post the 1996. Originally published in 1981, christies law of contract in south a frica is well established as a leading authority in the field of contract law. The law of contract in south africa richard hunter. Oxford university press the law of contract in south. This part shows that the test is capable of reflecting the values that underlie the constitution while maintaining a workable level of. It must not be taken as a substitute for reading the texts, cases, statutes and journals. Oct 17, 2016 originally published in 1981, christies law of contract in south a frica is well established as a leading authority in the field of contract law. A contract must comply with additional essentials, namely.
Contract law in south africa, sixth edition wolters kluwer. The first part of this paper sets out the test in south african contract law. Other recommended texts, of which there are copies in the library, are. Rh christie the law of contract in south africa 6th ed. Christies law of contract in south africa lexisnexis sa. Find bestselling books, new releases, and classics in every category, from harper lees to kill a mockingbird to the latest by stephen king or the next installment in the diary of a wimpy kid childrens book series. Law of contract in east africa 1975 edition open library. The law of succession in south africa 3rd edition 6. The purchaser after having paid more than half the instalments due under the contract, but before exercising the statutory right in terms of s 27 of the alienation of land act 68 of 1981 to have the. Welcome to bookboon in order to provide our services we rely on a series of essential cookies to access our features. The national credit act has brought about a new era of consumer credit regulation and practice, which has introduced comprehensive changes to the consumer credit industry, as well as the law of contract. The latest edition of this authoritative standard work. The principles of the law of contract my academic lexis nexis.
Christies law of contract in south africa originally published in 1981, christie s law of contract in south africa is well established as a leading authority in the field of contract law. Butterworths 1996 christie the law of contract in sa christie rh the law of contract in south africa 3rd edition duran. The unilateral determination of price a question of certainty or. Sixth edition june 2014 one of the many definitions. The judgment in beadica 231 cc and others v trustees, oregon unit trust and others 2018 1 sa 549 wcc goes to the heart of the debate as to what, post the republic of south africa constitution act of 1996, constitutes the law of contract in south africa. Principles of business law contents study unit title page syllabus i 1 nature and sources of law 1 nature of law 3 historical origins 6 sources of law 9 the european community and uk law. Jan 01, 1991 the latest edition of this authoritative standard work on contract law has been updated to include the unusually large number of cases decided in the last 5 years. It remains to this day a wellestablished and leading authority on the law of contract.
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. The principles of the law of contract, first published in 1967, has seen five editions, several reprints and is now in its sixth edition. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Chapter 14 cession summary the law of contract in south. Contract law 1 1 general principles nature of contracts 1. An overview 2 common law, equity and statute law 23 custom 25 case law 26 nature of equity 32 application of principles of equity 34. Would your answer be different where before acceptance the. This book introduces students to the general principles of contract law with specific application to south africa. Kerr the principles of the law of contract 2002 6th edition, butterworths. In particular, it looks at the supreme court of appeal decisions which have settled or fundamentally changed the law in a number of areas. Its purpose is to take you through each topic in the syllabus for elements of the law of contract in a way which will help you to understand contract law. Sharrock the law of contract in lawsa vol 51 2nd ed 2004 butterworths. Christie rh and bradfield gb christies the law of contract in south africa 6th ed lexisnexis durban 2011.
The law of contract in south africa dale hutchison, chris. The text presents fundamental principles within a clear and applied framework, and supports independent, enquiring and. Christie rh and bradfield gb christie s the law of contract in south africa 6th edition lexisnexis durban 2011 at pp 164165. Birgit kuschk and publisher oxford university press southern africa.
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