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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Mistakes in Contract Law by Catharine MacMillan
The common law doctrine of mistake is a confused one with contradictory theoretical underpinnings and seemingly irreconcilable cases. This book explains the common law doctrine through an examination of the historical development of the doctrine in English law. Beginning with an overview of contractual mistakes in Roman law the book examines how theories of mistake were received at various points into English contract law from Roman and civil law sources. … a fascinating insight into the background of current difficulties for anyone interested in contract law.Restitution Law Review … of value for those interested in contract and commercial law …The Journal of Business Law