Contract Law (HarvardLaw)

An exaple of a case relevant to how contracts are formed and how they are breached

An introduction to promises as part of contracts

An in-depth case about formal promises in forming a contract

This is one example of a real life case relevant to contract law. The notes are written in-depth

An in-depth explanation of a case that happened over the period of the second world war in Greece and America where one party does not uphold their end of the contract. Has a verey surprising and interesting reason behind it all

An in-depth explanation of an 19th century case in Alabama of a woman who gave up everything at a loss for a promise that was not kept. Sad ending

An example of negotiating a higher wage at opportune moments and breaking contracts

An in-depth example of a small business owner taking on a big chain company and receiving compensation for their financial losses

An in-depth study of an 19th century case that is relevant to the foundations of contract law

This are lecture notes to the first 19 lectures of Harvard Contract Law given by lecturer Charles Fried. They include in-depth descriptions about real life cases and use them as examples relative to what is taught in the course.