Contract Law—Mistake, Misrepresentation, Terms & Exclusion Clauses
 
This exam-focused guide explains three of the most error-prone areas of contract law: mistake, misrepresentation, and contractual terms, including exclusion clauses. It is designed for UK LLB, GDL, and SQE students who understand the doctrine but lose marks due to poor structure, over-application, or incorrect remedial analysis.
 
The book sets out the black-letter principles governing common, mutual, and unilateral mistake, showing why the doctrine applies only in narrow circumstances and how courts allocate risk. It then provides a clear, structured framework for identifying actionable misrepresentation, correctly classifying its type, and selecting the appropriate remedy. The final section addresses contractual terms through the mandatory three-stage analysis of incorporation, construction, and control, with particular emphasis on exclusion clauses and statutory intervention.
 
Throughout, leading cases are distilled into exam-relevant holdings, and complex doctrines are converted into practical decision tools, including flowcharts, checklists, and tables that mirror judicial reasoning. These frameworks guide students through issue identification, legal testing, and supported conclusions under time pressure.
 
Part 4 of the Black Letter Law Series in Contract, this book targets common examiner-identified weaknesses and equips students with repeatable answer structures rather than narrative explanation. Each chapter can be used independently, making the guide ideal for targeted revision, problem-question practice, and last-minute consolidation.
 
This Short Note forms part of the Black Letter Law Series—Contract, which comprises of the following:

1. Offer and Acceptance—Contract Formation
2. Consideration
3. Intention To Create Legal Relations
4. Mistake, Misrepresentation, Terms & Exclusion Clauses
5. Breach & Remedies

The Black Letter Law Series also covers other aspects of law, including European Union Law.