Rowlatt on Principal and Surety, 7th Edition

Rowlatt on Principal and Surety, first published in 1898, is a trusted and authoritative guide to the law and practice surrounding guarantees and suretyship. Definitions and interpretations are provided in crisp, concise prose allowing easy access to the key points when researching and preparing for a case or advising clients. Appendices contain examples of key documents illustrating ways to implement the concepts discussed in the main content of the work.

• New edition of a highly regarded work cited extensively in court and in text books on the subject
• Provides a concise account of the law allowing easy access to the truly salient points and key decisions
• Revised throughout in line with recent developments
• Explains important recent case law
• Contains examples of key documents, including a draft bid bond and draft performance bond, with practical drafting guidance
• Includes selected parts of the key statutes in this area
• Makes reference to Commonwealth and US authorities where relevant