American Jurisprudence 2d - Am Jur 2d Contracts
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The information provided here is an excerpt of Am Jur 2d Contracts and does not reflect the entire table of contents or full text of the article.
Summary
I. In General
A. Definitions
II. Formation of Contracts
A. In General
1. Elements; Mutuality of Remedy
C. Assent; Offer and Acceptance
1. In General; Assent
D. Consideration
1. In General; Necessity
F. Requisites of Definiteness and Certainty
1. In General
G. Mistake, Fraud, Misrepresentation, Duress, and Undue Influence
1. Mistake
III. Legality of Contracts
A. In General
IV. Construction and Effect
A. General Rules of Construction
1. In General
V. Modification, Extinguishment, and Renewal
B. Modification
1. Scope and Effect
C. Rescission, Termination, or Discharge
1. Nature of Contractual Rescission, Termination, or Discharge
VI. Performance or Breach
C. Sufficiency of Performance
1. In General
E. Waiver of Strict or Full Performance
1. Overview
F. Excuses for Nonperformance
1. In General
4. Impossibility or Impracticability of Performance
a. In General
5. Act or Breach by Adverse Party
a. When Breach Excuses Performance
G. Cause of Action for Breach
1. Right of Action for Damages
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