Includes table of cases and table of legislation.

Includes index.

The purpose of a contract and contract clauses -- The anatomy of a contract -- A very brief overview of contract law -- Common contract clauses involving contract formation --Contract clauses and contract enforceability -- Contract clauses and issues related to performance and breach -- Contract clauses and parties other than the original parties to the contract -- Contract clauses addressing remedies.

"This accessible textbook helps students learn essential transactional skills by explaining the meaning and purpose of common contract clauses and exploring some potential pitfalls associated with their use. Nancy Kim utilizes select case summaries and contract clause examples to illustrate doctrinal concepts and how they may affect a transaction. The Fundamentals of Contract Law and Clauses will prove to be an invaluable resource in the classroom, as it will support law students in becoming preventive lawyers by teaching them how to preempt problems, reduce risks and add value to transactions."--Back cover.