Virginia Contract Law

The new gold standard on Virginia contract law. Fresh, practical, and comprehensive, this is the most authoritative guide to Virginia contract law ever published. With precision and plain English, the book covers the essentials of contract formation, performance, and breach. It examines the leading defenses to breach of contract claims, available remedies, and principles of contract interpretation. It explains third-party rights and obligations. It addresses the specialized rules that apply to the sales of goods. And it provides a foundational set of best practices for contract drafting and contract litigation. This book has been specifically designed for both the novice and experienced professional, layperson and lawyer, consumer and businessperson. More than 200 sample cases enhance the reader’s understanding by clearly and concisely illustrating how the legal principles work in practice. More than 1,600 footnotes locate additional authorities for the principles being analyzed. And throughout, practice pointers provide real-world guidance. In this indispensable book, Tom Cummins, a practicing attorney, has produced the powerful new gold standard on Virginia contract law. Pick up your copy today. Once you do, you’ll find it hard to put down.