Contracts

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Contracts

Requirements of enforceable contracts

Pre-bargain requirements

unilateral contract

option contract

adhesion contract

Post-bargain requirements

contractual duress

condition precedent

preexisting duty

Justifications for nonperformance, recission, etc.

misrepresentation

mutual mistake of fact

unilateral mistake

unconscionability

Interpretation of contracts
parol evidence rule

Other grounds for enforcing promises
restitution

implied contract

promissory estoppel

Remedies for broken promises
Damages

expectancy damages

reliance damages

restitution damages

Limitations on damages:

avoidability limitation

duty to mitigate

anticipatory breach

foreseeability limitation

consequential damages

emotional loss limitation

remedies at equity:

specific performance

Bargained-for remedies:

liquidated damages

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