Justifying Contract in Europe: Political Philosophies of European Contract Law

by Martijn W Hesselink and Martijn W. Hesselink

Book Overview

This title explores the normative foundations of European contract law. It addresses fundamental political questions on contract law in Europe from the perspective of leading contemporary political theories. Does the law of contract need a democratic basis? To what extent should it be Europeanised? What justifies the binding force of contract and the main remedies for breach? When should weaker parties be protected? Should market transactions be considered...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0192843680
• ISBN13: 9780192843685
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 7.3"