Suitable as a supplement to introductory and advanced courses in contract law, Contract Law For Dummies gives you plain-English explanations of confusing. Contract Law For Dummies tracks to a typical contracts course and assists you in understanding the foundational legal rules controlling voluntary agreements.We're going to look at the essential elements of a contract and these are the offer, the acceptance and the consideration. Gain expertise in contract law with resources on drafting, enforcement, dispute resolution and more. A contract is a legal agreement, usually between two companies or between an employer and employee, which involves doing work for a stated sum of money. Contract law is law that governs the making of contracts, carrying them out, and the remedies when there's a breach. Contract Law For Dummies tracks to a typical contracts course and assists you in understanding the foundational legal rules controlling voluntary agreements. A legally binding and legitimate contract must include the consideration for every individual or entity involved in the contract. STATUTE OF FRAUDS: requires that a contract be in writing to be enforceable, not to exist in the first place. 274. Contract law recognizes certain defenses to enforcing a contract.