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Title: Contract Law in Common Law Countries: A Study in Divergence Author: Kumar, M. & Heidemann, M. Source: Liverpool Law Review, 43, 133-147 Year: 2022 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10991-022-09312-8Links to an external site.

Brief:

In this article, the authors take a close look at contract law in different common law countries, like Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US. They explore important areas of contract law, like offer and acceptance, consideration, and privity, and compare how each country handles these issues. They also talk about how new developments, such as electronic contracts and online dispute resolution, are affecting contract law.

Issue:The variations in contract law across common law nations are examined in the article.

Rule: Contract law is the set of regulations that govern the creation and enforcement of deals between parties.

Analysis: The authors compare the different methods to contract law in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. They talk about disparities in the regulations governing offer and acceptance, consideration, and the doctrine of privity, as well as the effect of modern technological advancements on contract law.

Conclusion:The authors conclude that while there are some similarities in contract law among common law countries, there are also important differences. These differences may reflect differences in legal culture and policy choices, as well as the impact of recent developments in contract law. The authors suggest that a better understanding of these differences can help efforts to harmonize contract law across different jurisdictions.

Kumar, M., Heidemann, M. Contract Law in Common Law Countries: A Study in Divergence. Liverpool Law Rev 43, 133-147 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10991-022-09312-8