Legal Profession

Hong Kong Legal Principles: Important Topics for Students and Professionals, 2nd Edition

By Stephen D. Mau
Hong Kong University Press January 2013

Specifications

ISBN-13
9789888139743
Publisher
Hong Kong University Press
Publication
January 2013
Format
Paperback , 612 pages
Jurisdiction
Hong Kong ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

Providing a modern-day guide to Hong Kong's general principles of law, this volume makes an ideal companion for students and non-legal professionals. The text now reflects the numerous changes made to Hong Kong law since the publication of the first edition in 2006. Redesigned as a practical guide to common legal principles, including contract, tort, employment, and property law, the volume better helps readers understand and anticipate the legal issues pertaining to today’s commercial environments and private transactions. New material includes coverage of recent court decisions and revisions to Hong Kong ordinances.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Sr Serena Lau 
Foreword by Sir Vivian Ramsey 
Foreword by A. T. Reyes 
Preface to the Second Edition 
Acknowledgements 
Table of Cases 
Table of Legislation 

Introduction 

Chapter One.  Contract 
I.  Definition 
II.  Types 
III.  Elements 
IV.  Interpretation 
V.  Vitiating Factors 
VI.  Discharge 
VII.  Breach 
VIII.  Damages and Remedies 
IX.  Conclusion 

Chapter Two.  Tort 
I.  Definition 
II.  Types 
III.  Tort of Negligence 
IV.  Defences to the Tort of Negligence 
V.  Other Tortious Liabilities 
VI.  Damages 

Chapter Three.  Employment 
I.  Status of a Worker 
II.  Employer's Liability 
III.  Statutory Requirements 
IV.  The Employment Contract 

Chapter Four.  Property 
I.  Property Generally 
II.  Real Property: Definitions 
III.  Estates 
IV.  Fixtures 
V.  Adverse Possession 
VI.  Encumbrances 
VII.  Leasehold Ownership in Hong Kong 
VIII.  Multi-storey Buildings in Hong Kong 
IX.  Sale and Purchase Agreements 
X.  Assignment 
XI.  Completion 
XII.  Hong Kong Titles Registration: An Overview 

Index

About the Author

Stephen D. Mau is an Assistant Professor and Deputy Awards Coordinator for the Master of Science in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution Programme in the Department of Building and Real Estate, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Reviews

"This is a clear and precise text that focuses on legal issues one will commonly encounter. In commercial settings, one has to refer back to basic legal principles taught at university, which are either now forgotten or were misunderstood when taught. This text clearly spells out these legal principles in a convenient and concise format that provides unparalleled coverage while removing extraneous material. . . . A book I only dreamt of having during my legal studies is now a reality. A must for those wishing to understand the common legal principles found in Hong Kong." — Christopher To, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Construction Industry Council, formerly Secretary-General, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre 

"The book is well structured, comprehensive and yet informative in respect of case representation supporting the legal terms and the argument on law. I strongly recommend this book to surveying students or other non-law students, and those who intend to study law as a second degree or as a minor discipline." — Dr. Ellen Lau, Senior Lecturer, Division of Building Science and Technology, City University of Hong Kong

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