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Rowlatt on Principal and Surety, 6th Edition

Rowlatt on Principal and Surety, 6th Edition

Author: Gabriel Moss, QC; David Marks, QC
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
ISBN: 9780421966406
Published In: November 2011
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: Commonwealth, U.K., U.S. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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This new edition of Rowlatt on Principal and Surety provides you with in-depth commentary and analysis of the law of suretyship and the law of guarantees. Regularly cited in court, this well-known title examines the fundamental concepts and the latest developments in this area of the law, bringing you authority you can rely on.

Provides a concise account of the law, including definitions and interpretations, allowing you to quickly and easily identify the key points when researching and preparing for a case or advising clients
Revised and updated to incorporate modern developments such as the Consumer Credit Act 2006, performance bonds, misrepresentation and undue influence, as well as new case law such as Royal Bank of Scotland v Etridge
Makes reference to Commonwealth and US authorities where relevant
Includes practical drafting guidance, such as a draft Bid Bond and a draft Advance Payment Bond as well as selected sections from relevant statutes including the Insolvency Act and recent EU legislation
Essential for lawyers and practitioners in all areas of commercial law, Rowlatt on Principal and Surety brings you trusted authority and extensive coverage of the law of suretyship and the law of guarantees

New to this edition:

Contains new material on:

Performance bonds
Statute of Frauds
Misrepresentation
Undue influence
Insolvency
Unfair contract terms
Construction of contract

Chapter 1
Scope of the Law of Principal and Surety

Chapter 2
Consideration

Chapter 3
Statute of Frauds

Chapter 4
Construction and Effect of Guarantees

Chapter 5
Misrepresentation and Concealment

Chapter 6
Illegality, Duress and Undue Influence

Chapter 7
Rights of a Surety

Chapter 8
Release of the Surety by Dealings of the Principal Contact

Chapter 9
Loss of Securities and Co-Sureties

Chapter 10
Statutes of Limitations

Chapter 11
Bankruptcy

Chapter 12
Winding Up and Receivers

Chapter 13
Bills of Exchange and Negotiable Instruments

Chapter 14
Landlord and Tenant

Chapter 15
Building Contracts

Chapter 16
Consumer Credit

Chapter 17
Performance Bonds

Chapter 18
Void

Chapter 19
Conflict of Laws

Chapter 20
Unfair Terms in Consumer Contract Guarantees

Appendices

Appendix 1
a) Draft Bid Bond
b) Draft Performance Bond
c) Draft Advance Payment Bond

Appendix 2
a) Sections of the Insolvency Act
b) Sections of the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1997
c) Sections of EU Legislation
d) Sections of the Law of Property (Misc Provisions) Act 1989