Where can I learn the basics of contract law?

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Basic resources about U.S. contract law and the legal system

Free Management Library offers basic information about U.S. contract law at http://www.mapnp.org/library/legal/bs_cntrct/bs_cntrct.htm
One basic overview of the U.S. legal system is provided at http://www.mapnp.org/library/legal/basics/basics.htm .
Information about employee contracts is provided at http://www.mapnp.org/library/legal/emp_law/contrcts/contrcts.htm