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The Principles of the Law of Restitution, 4th Edition

The Principles of the Law of Restitution, 4th Edition

Author: Graham Virgo
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780198885320

Previous Edition ISBN: 9780198726388
Published In: May 2024
Format: Hardback , 912 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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The fourth edition of The Principles of the Law of Restitution brings this widely cited and influential volume fully up to date.

Substantially rewritten to reflect significant changes in the law of restitution and the expansion in the theoretical and critical commentary on the subject, this book is grounded in its clarity of exposition and analysis. The new edition significantly expands existing chapters on the treatment of the history of unjust enrichment, enrichment, the treatment of legally effective bases for receipt, and compulsion. It further expands existing parts on restitution for wrongs and proprietary restitutionary claims as well as offering completely new chapters dealing with 'at the claimant's expense', 'absence of intent', and the defence of illegality. Focusing primarily on English law, the volume also engages with the law in other common law jurisdictions, notably Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Singapore. It provides a clear exposition of complex areas of law as well as critical analysis of that law.

Timely and comprehensive, this book provides readers with a crucial guide to the law of restitution and will continue to be invaluable to student, academics, and practitioners alike.

1. The Essence Of Restitution
2. Themes And Controversies

Part II Unjust Enrichment
3. The Principle Of Unjust Enrichment
4. Enrichment
5. At The Expense Of The Claimant
6. Principles Underlying The Recognition Of The Grounds Of Restitution
7. Lawful Bases
8. Ignorance
9. Mistake
10. Compulsion
11. Exploitation
12. Necessity
13. Failure Of Basis
14. Incapacity
15. Restitution From Public Authorities

Part III Restitution For Wrongs
16. General Principles
17. Restitution For Torts
18. Restitution For Breach Of Contract
19. Restitution For Equitable Wrongdoing
20. Criminal Offences

Part IV Proprietary Restitutionary Claims
21. Establishing Proprietary Restitutionary Claims
22. Restitutionary Claims And Remedies To Vindicate Property Rights
23. The Defence Of Bona Fide Purchase

Part V General Defences To Restitutionary Claims
24. Fundamental Principles
25. Defences Arising From Changes In The Defendants Circumstances
26. Passing On And Mitigation Of Loss
27. Illegality
28. Incapacity
29. Limitation Periods And Laches

Graham Virgo, University of Cambridge, Pro-Vice Chancellor

Graham Virgo is Professor in English Private Law and Pro-Vice Chancellor for Education at the University of Cambridge, and Fellow of Downing College, Cambridge. He is also a Bencher of Lincoln's Inn. After graduating from Downing College in 1987, and studying for the BCL at Oxford, he lectured in criminal law, taxation, Equity and restitution. His main research interests are the law of restitution, criminal law, and Equity. He is a recipient of The Pilkington Teaching Prize of Cambridge University in Law (2002), recognized for Outstanding Teaching in Law and was nominated in 2013 for the OUP Law Teacher of the Year award.