- •§ 1.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 1: preliminary definitions
- •§ 2.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 2: offers; creation and duration of power of acceptance
- •§ 3.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 3: acceptance and rejection of offer
- •§ 4.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 4: indefiniteness and mistake in expression
- •§ 5.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 5: reasons for enforcement of promises; acts, forbearances and promises given in exchange
- •§ 6.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 6: consideration-mutuality of obligation-requirements and output contracts-effect of option
- •§ 7.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 7: consideration-effect of pre-existing duty
- •§ 8.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 8: reliance on a promise as ground for enforcement: the doctrine of promissory estoppel
- •§ 9.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 9: past consideration and moral obligation
- •§ 10.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 10: contracts under seal, recognizances, negotiable instruments and documents, and ...
- •§ 11.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 11: option contracts and rights of first refusal the legal relations of the parties
- •§ 12.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 12: history and legal operation of the statute
- •§ 13.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 13: statute of frauds-oral variation or rescission; contracts partly within
- •§ 14.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 14: statute of frauds-manner of raising defense; remedies of restitution and reformation
- •§ 15.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 15: statute of frauds-debts of another-suretyship and guaranty
- •§ 17.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 17: statute of frauds-interests in land
- •§ 18.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 18: interests in land-effect of part performance of oral contract
- •§ 19.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 19: statute of frauds-contracts not to be performed within one year
- •§ 20.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 20: statute of frauds-contracts in consideration of marriage
- •§ 22.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 22: substance of the memorandum: its nature and contents
- •§ 23.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 23: formal requirements-writing-signature-oral evidence
- •§ 24.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 24: interpretation of contracts
- •§ 25.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 25: interpretation- the process called implication
- •§ 26.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 26: the ''parol evidence rule''
- •§ 27.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 27: capacity of parties
- •§ 29.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 29: unconscionability and the duty to read
- •§ 30.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 30: definitions and terminology-conditions classified
- •§ 31.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 31: express conditions-and promises
- •§ 32.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 32: constructive conditions-failure to perform the agreed exchange
- •§ 33.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 33: constructive conditions in sale of goods
- •§ 36.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 36: substantial performance, its character and effect
- •§ 37.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 37: condition of performance on time-condition of notice
- •§ 38.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 38: aleatory contracts-no agreed exchange of performances
- •§ 40.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 40: elimination of conditions by waiver or prevention
- •§ 41.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 41: preliminary analysis-issues and terminology
- •§ 56.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 56: forseeability-anticipated profits-degrees of uncertainty
- •§ 57.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 57: alternative measures-expenditures-avoidable consequences-interest-anticipatory breach
- •§ 58.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 58: liquidated damages and penalties
- •§ 59.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 59: mental suffering-punitive damages-lending money-alternative of contracts-contracts ...
- •§ 60.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 60: building contracts-employment-sales of land-sales of goods
- •§ 61.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 61: common law and equity-general requirements for obtaining restitution
- •§ 62.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 62: restitution in favor of a plaintiff in default
- •§ 63.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 63: adequacy of other remedies
- •§ 64.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 64: special reasons for refusing specific enforcement
- •§ 65.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 65: mutuality of remedy-negative contracts-liquidated damages
- •§ 66.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 66: election of remedies
- •§ 67.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 67: performance-tender-rescission-release- gift-surrender-cancellation- contract not to sue
- •§ 68.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 68: discharge by nonperformance of condition- breach-failure of consideration- ...
- •§ 69.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 69: the legal operation of an executory accord
- •§ 74.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 74: impossibility of performance- personal inability
- •§ 75.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 75: death or destruction of specific things- prorating available supply
- •§ 79.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 79: introduction to contracts contrary to public policy
- •§ 81.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 81: contracts involving familial relationships
- •§ 89.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 89: the effects of being contrary to public policy and the availability of restitution
§ 10.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 10: contracts under seal, recognizances, negotiable instruments and documents, and ...
§ 10.1 Formality and Mystery in Contract Law
§ 10.2 The Function of Formalities and the History of Seals
§ 10.3 Attachment or Adoption of a Seal
§ 10.4 Recital of Sealing or Delivery
§ 10.5 Signature Not Required for a Sealed Instrument
§ 10.6 What Constitutes Delivery of a Sealed Instrument?
§ 10.7 Acceptance of the Instrument by the Obligee is Not Necessary
§ 10.8 Delivery ''In Escrow'' or as an Escrow
§ 10.9 Year Book Views of Escrow
§ 10.10 Legal Operation of a Delivery in Escrow Before Performance of the Condition
§ 10.11 Effect of Delivery to the Promisee Subject to an Oral Condition
§ 10.12 What Is a ''Conditional Delivery''?
§ 10.13 Place of Delivery
§ 10.14 Consideration Not Necessary for a Sealed Promise *
§ 10.15 Rescission and Modification of Contracts Under Seal
§ 10.16 Parties to a Contract Under Seal-Authority of an Agent
§ 10.17 Unilateral and Bilateral Sealed Contracts
§ 10.18 Present Status of Seals: Statutory Changes Affecting Sealed Promises 9|13
§ 10.19 Recognizances
§ 10.20 Conditional and Unconditional Bonds
§ 10.21 Negotiable Instruments and Documents, and Letters of Credit
Supp. To CHAPTER 10 CONTRACTS UNDER SEAL, RECOGNIZANCES, NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS AND DOCUMENTS, AND LETTERS OF CREDIT 4
Supp. to § 10.2 The Function of Formalities and the History of Seals
Supp. to § 10.4 Recital of Sealing or Delivery
Supp. to § 10.18 Present Status of Seals: Statutory Changes Affecting Sealed Promises
Supp. to § 10.21 Negotiable Instruments and Documents, and Letters of Credit
CHAPTER 11 OPTION CONTRACTS AND RIGHTS OF FIRST REFUSAL THE LEGAL RELATIONS OF THE PARTIES 19
§ 11.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 11: option contracts and rights of first refusal the legal relations of the parties
§ 11.1 Option Contracts; Irrevocable Offers Creating Powers of Acceptance
§ 11.2 Option Contracts May Be Either Unilateral or Bilateral
§ 11.3 The ''Right of First Refusal'' Is Not an Option Contract
§ 11.4 Interpreting Rights of First Refusal
§ 11.5 Contracts Creating an Option at One Price and a Right of First Refusal at Another
§ 11.6 Form of Promise Made-Promise to Keep Offer Open
§ 11.7 Validating Options: Seals, Consideration and Reliance
§ 11.8 Form of the Acceptance and of the Contract Made Thereby
§ 11.9 Options to Terminate or to Disaffirm
§ 11.10 Options to Sell, to Buy, or to Lease
§ 11.11 Options in Service, Agency, and Other Contracts
§ 11.12 Double Option Contracts
§ 11.13 Specific Performance of Option Contracts
§ 11.14 Enforcement Against the Option Holder
§ 11.15 Option Holder's Power to Assign
§ 11.16 Option Holder's Interest in Land-Rights Against Third Parties
§ 11.17 Time Is of the Essence Nearly Always
§ 11.18 Interpretative Problems Distinguishing Options From Sale Contracts
Supp. To CHAPTER 11 OPTION CONTRACTS AND RIGHTS OF FIRST REFUSAL-THE LEGAL RELATIONS OF THE PARTIES 14
Supp. to § 11.1 Option Contracts-Irrevocable Offers Creating Power of Acceptance
Supp. to § 11.2 Option Contracts May Be Either Unilateral or Bilateral
Supp. to § 11.3 The ''Right of First Refusal'' Is Not an Option Contract
Supp. to § 11.4 Interpreting Rights of First Refusal
Supp. to § 11.5 Contracts Creating an Option at One Price and a Right of First Refusal at Another
Supp. to § 11.6 Form of Promise Made-Promise to Keep Offer Open
Supp. to § 11.7 Validating Options: Seals, Consideration and Reliance
Supp. to § 11.8 Form of the Acceptance and of the Contract Made Thereby
Supp. to § 11.9 Options to Terminate or to Disaffirm
Supp. to § 11.14 Enforcement Against the Option Holder
Supp. to § 11.15 Option Holder's Power to Assign
Supp. to § 11.16 Option Holder's Interest in Land-Rights Against Third Parties
Supp. to § 11.17 Time Is of the Essence Nearly Always
Supp. to § 11.18 Interpretive Problems Distinguishing Options From Sales Contracts
PART II STATUTE OF FRAUDS 23|319|351|374|380
CHAPTER 12 HISTORY AND LEGAL OPERATION OF THE STATUTE 26|28|33|35