Law : Contracts

A considerable volume of international financial business is carried on in Guernsey, a near independent jurisdiction with close constitutional links to Britain about to celebrate the 800th anniversary of its status. Guernsey law is distinct from English law, drawing on its own history and traditions as well as modern English legal principles and those of other jurisdictions. Laws of Guernsey is the first textbook of modern times to introduce the core areas of Guernsey law and court procedure. It is essential reading for the many individuals and entities with business either in Guernsey or governed by Guernsey law. It will be of particular interest and assistance to lawyers from other jurisdictions concerned with Guernsey law issues, whether litigation, succession, insurance, employment or anything else; likewise the book will assist insurers, bankers, trustees and financial services. professionals generally. The book includes a foreword written by the Bailiff of Guernsey, the Island's senior judge. The following principal areas are introduced: Company and commercial law; trust law; income tax law; law of succession; property law; employment law; health and safety at work law; tort law; contract law; civil procedure and injunctions; criminal law and procedure; anti-money laundering legislation. The book includes various legislative materials and many cross-references to. English law in particular, likewise to French law. Contents:. Foreword by the Bailiff of Guernsey; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Table of Cases; Table of Laws, Statutes and other legislative materials; Table of Orders of the Royal Court, Rules, Practice Directions etc.; Table of Bailiffs from the time of the Restoration; Introduction; 1) Sources of Guernsey Law and the Force of Precedent; 2) The Constitution of the Bailiwick of Guernsey; 3) The Review of Administrative Decisions; 4) The Housing Control and Right to Work Legislation; 5) Control of Development; 6) Family Law; 7) Guardianship (Tutell more...

Price: $330.00

This volume provides a detailed account of contract law in England and Wales. Centred around a thorough analysis of case law and statute, it also takes into account a variety of theoretical approaches. more...

Price: $46.00

This book has been written for undergraduate students,those on vocational courses as well as the young practitioner. The book considers the various component parts of a contractual agreement. It sets out in simple terms the elements in the formation of a contract, the parties, consideration, standard terms, exemption, mistake, misrepresentation, illegality, performance, breach and frustration. It also takes into account the remedies of specific performance, discharge and damages. The areas of remoteness, foreseeability and the relevant heads which may affect the quantum of damages are discussed together with how awards may be reduced by the deduction of statutory benefits. Alternative and other equitable remedies are addressed. Factual and legal issues of sample problems are dealt with, emphasising the book?s practical approach. more...

Price: $26.00

Focusing on building contracts, this work covers such topics as the role of the architect, the contractor's obligations, sub-contractors, payments, liquidated damages and extensions of time, insurance provisions, disputes and practical completion. more...

Price: $115.00

Aiming to provide a clear and digestible introduction to the central areas of commercial law, this text sets out each topic in a self-contained, annotated section. Coverage includes: fundamentals of sale of goods contracts; law governing agency relationships; and consumer credit agreements. more...

Price: $44.00