Tracing the development of contract law in the English and American common law traditions, Contracts features authoritative discussions and notes and focuses on significant cases. The casebook also provides opportunities for teachers to put before students the ethical responsibilities of attorneys and the consequences of neglecting such responsibilities. Highlights of the seventh edition include: Revised selections with more Restatement and a special section providing leading cases Modest updating with new cases to refresh the book in response to adopters" expressed preferences More sophisticated but still accessible textual material on the economics of contract law. Revised introduction to provide for smoother transition into materials on damages.