Download This PaperThe Foundations of Torts in Commercial Law
James Edelman, James Goudkamp and Simone Degeling, ‘The Foundations of Torts in Commercial Law’ in Simone Degeling, James Edelman and James Goudkamp (eds), Torts in Commercial Law (Sydney, Thomson Reuters, 2011) ch 1 (pp.1–15).
8 Pages Posted: 23 Mar 2016
Date Written: 2011
Abstract
This articles is a prelude to the presentations that will be delivered at the conference Contract in Commercial Law. It canvasses flashpoints in modern contract law. Themes addresses include the interpretation and rectification, good faith, illegality, the penalties doctrine and remedies.
Keywords: Contract law, commercial law, illegality, good faith, consideration, interpretation, rectification, penalties doctrine, remedies, damages, specific performance
JEL Classification: K12
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Simone Degeling
University of New South Wales, Australia - Faculty of Law ( email )
Kensington, New South Wales 2052
Australia