This succinct yet comprehensive primer covers the law of contracts in the common law jurisdictions, focusing on the major cases in each area and on significan statute law, rendering the concepts readily understandable and accessible. This book situates contracts law within other areas of law, such as tort and restitution. It provides unique charts that summarize various issues, such as formation, enforcing promises, categorizing terms, liability, and more. The third edition addresses recent Supreme Court of Canada decisions and the significant changes to the law on the availability of specific performance, good faith in contracts, the interpretation of contacts, damages, and penalty clauses. It includes a new chapter on Imposed Duties and thoroughly revised chapters on misrepresentation and mistake.