The textbook offers an introductory, comprehensive overview of the basic principles of contract law and is suited to the undergraduate law market llb degree. This book focuses on maritime employment from a private international law perspective. Dale hutchinson et al the law of contract in south africa at p 6 defines a contract as an agreement entered into by two or more persons with the intention of creating a legal obligation or obligations. This bibliography was generated on cite this for me on thursday, february 26, 2015.
South african law journal citation guide this useful guide is the standard for articles seeking submission into the south african law journal. 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. A general comparison between the principles of the law of specific contract in south africa and its english counterpart. Unit 1 the concept of law namibia university of science. View gumtree free online classified ads for law of contract law books and more in south africa. The south african law journal is south africas premier law journal. In particular, it looks at the supreme court of appeal decisions which have settled or fundamentally changed the law in a. This has allowed south africa to have a rich set of contract law.
The law of contract in south africa 2nd edition oxford. It remains to this day a wellestablished and leading authority on the law of contract. The text presents fundamental principles within a clear and applied framework, and supports independent, enquiring and critical engagement with the subject matter. Secondary sources law legal citation guide research. 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. Specific performance as a primary remedy in the south african law of contract. For the first time in the history of its rec ognition in south africa, indigenous law and its application now has what can be viewed as cons titutional status. 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. Find contracts law offices and lawyers in south africa for your city. Founded in 1884, it is the oldest law journal of its kind in the world. Contract law services south africa dreyer engelbrecht attorneys. Since 1947, the provincial and supreme court law reports were gathered into one publication the south african law reports. The text presents fundamental principles within a clear and applied framework, and supports independent, enquiring and.
The texts concise explanation assists readers to clearly understand the nuances of the subject matter, while developing applied, critical and reflective thought. Integrating the common law, statutory law and constitutional perspectives, the text provides a rich contextual framework which supports understanding. This is how an indented quotation would appear in an article or a note. Contract law provides a legal framework within which persons can transact business and exchange resources, secure in the knowledge that the law will uphold their agreements and, if necessary, enforce them. Introduction to law and legal skills in south africa, chapter. Oxford university press law of delict in south africa. Oxford university press the law of contract in south. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
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The south african law journal is south africa s premier law journal. Standard legal citations a quick guide explaining the basic legal citations of legal materials such as cases is also available. This book introduces students to the general principles of contract law with specific application to 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. In the broadest definition, a contract is an agreement two or more parties enter into with the serious intention of creating a legal obligation. The distinguished author of this work 1 died on september 6 of last year. It is important to let the reader know how current the book was when you consulted it. General principles provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the general principles of the law of contract in south africa sa. Simply put, a contract is an agreement entered into between two or more parties with the serious intention of creating a legal obligation. Contract as an agreement intended to create enforceable obligations.
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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 provides a rich so. 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. If a book is published in a looseleaf format so that it can be updated, it is not fixed in time like a book that has been bound. The law of contract in south africa dale hutchison. Contract law south africa has been influenced by romandutch law of contract which has been further influenced in canon and roman laws.
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The latest edition of this authoritative standard work. This factsheet provides basic guidance on how to cite law resources using oscola, the. The law of contract in south africa third edition edited by dale hutchison, chris pretorius, tjakie naude, jacques du plessis, sieg eiselen, tomas floyd, luanda hawthorn, birgit kuschke, and catherine maxwell. The law of contract in south africa includes several features to support student learning and to inspire independent, critical and reflective engagement with the subject.
The law of contract in south africa paperback, 3rd edition author. The south african law to accept somewhat paradoxically, an. Integrating the common law, statutory law, and constitutional perspectives, the text provides all of the essential material within a comprehensive source. See generally christie the law of contract in south africa at 278. It integrates the common law, statutory law and constitutional perspectives. Romandutch influence most visible in its substantive private law. 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.
A proud legacy of empowering generations of south africas finest legal minds. Jan 01, 2006 introduction to sports law in south africa by rian cloete and steve cornelius editors lexisnexis butterworths, durban 2005, pp. African intellectual property law journal print issn 2309 4532. Discuss why south african law has chosen to adopt a particular rule from a particular system. The first chapter analyzes the background against which international jurisdiction and conflict of laws rules are drawn up and examines uniform law in this context, in particular the 2006 maritime labour convention and the 2007 ilo convention no. References of business law other bibliographies cite. Part two general principles of the law of contract. Originally published in 1981, christies law of contract in south africa is well. If you either presently work in the field of conveyancing, or would like to do so, you will. You will find the records of when the looseleaf book was updated at either the front or back of the book. 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.
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Christies law of contract in south africa was first published in 1981. The publishers specialty may be fiction books, childrens books, poetry books, photographic exhibitions, etc. 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. Cliffe dekker hofmeyr the law of contract post the 1996. The law of delict in south africa, second edition, provides a clear, concise and rigorous introduction to the general principles of delictual law. 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 in south africa paperback, 2nd revised.
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