Contracts in the Real World

This book explores the complexities of contracts in a real world context through a series of engaging real life stories.

In this lively, fun, and relevant tour of the world of contracts, Lawrence A. Cunningham lays out the basics of this vital subject. Featuring stories of such notable individuals as Martin Luther King, Maya Angelou, Clive Cussler, and Donald Trump, it will appeal to both students and teachers of contracts.Contracts, the foundation of economic activity, are both vital and misunderstood. Contracts in the Real World, 2nd edition corrects common misunderstandings through a series of engaging stories involving such notable individuals as Martin Luther King, Maya Angelou, Lady Gaga, and Donald Trump. Capturing the essentials of this subject, the book explores recurring issues in contracting and shows how age-old precedents and wisdom still apply today and how contract law's inherent dynamism cautions against exuberant reforms. The accessible yet rigorous approach will appeal to the general reader and specialists alike, and to both teachers and students of contracts.