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Restatement of Contracts

Accessing the Restatement

The member database HeinOnline includes access to the Restatements. Many drafts may also be available on HeinOnline. Members must be logged in to jenkinslaw.org to access this database. HeinOnline is also available in the library. For more HeinOnline Restatement access directions and search tips, see the ALI on HeinOnline page of this guide.

Restatement, Second, Contracts

  • Available on HeinOnline. Coverage begins with 1961.
  • Direct Access: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 3 Pocket Part. Appendix volumes also available.
  • Once in HeinOnline, select American Law Institute Library > Restatements & Principles of the Law > Contracts > Restatement, Second, Contracts
  • Council, Preliminary, and Tentative Drafts, as well as Student Edition Pamphlets are also available. The most case citations are also available. For more information about case citations, see the Finding Annotations page of this guide.

Restatement of the Law, Contracts

  • Available on HeinOnline. Coverage begins with 1924.
  • Direct Access: Volume 1, Volume 2.
  • Once in HeinOnline, select American Law Institute Library > Restatements & Principles of the Law > Contracts > Restatement of the Law, Contracts
  • Preliminary, Tentative, and Proposed Final Drafts, as well as Commentaries, Notes, and select state annotations are also available. The most case citations are also available. For more information about case citations, see the Finding Annotations page of this guide.

Restatement of the Law - Contracts

  • Available on the library's Westlaw computers.
    • Once in Westlaw, from the All Content tab, select Secondary Sources > Restatements & Principles of the Law > Restatement of the Law - Contracts
  • Includes Restatement (Second) of Contracts and Restatement (First) of Contracts. Can search by individual series or search both series of Contracts together.
  • Archive materials (drafts) are not available on Westlaw for the Restatement of Contracts.

Restatement of the Law, Second - Contracts 2d
(KF801 A510 1981)

Restatement of the Law of Contracts
(KF801 A507 1932)

Select Restatement drafts are also available on microfiche. Search the Jenkins' catalog for Restatement* Draft* Contract* or Ask Us for more information.