Description
NEW HOWEVER MAY HAVE SOME MINOR MARKS
The 6th edition of this authoritative reference work incorporates significant developments since the last edition in 2002. This latest edition once again ensures that the treatment of its subject matter is most comprehensive, whilst remaining accessible to non-specialists. The Law of Suretyship contains three parts, each dealing with different stages in the life of a contract of surety. Each part contains a detailed discussion of their respective topic. The authors treatment of each topic is well researched and supported by a host of authority, and the main text is enhanced by additional information and further discussions in the footnotes.
Contents Include:
Preface
Mode of Citation
Table of Cases
The Nature of Suretyship and the Formation and Operation of the Contract
The Roman Law: Foundations of our Law of Sureties
Definition and Nature of Suretyship
The Principal Obligation
The Surety
The Formation of the Contract of Suretyship
The Interpretation of the Contract
The Obligations of the Surety
The Rights of the Surety
The Benefit of Excussion
The Benefit of Division Amongst Co-sureties
The Benefit of Cession of Actions
The Suretys Right of Recourse
The Right to Contribution by Co-Sureties
The Release of the Surety
Discharge of the Surety
Of Interest and Benefit to:
Legal practitioners
Company directors & secretaries
Legal scholars and academics in the law of contract
Legal and academic libraries