Research Catalog

Title

Rowlatt on principal and surety.

Publication

London : Sweet & Maxwell, 2011.

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Additional Authors

• Marks, David G. M.
• Moss, Gabriel S.
• Rowlatt, Sidney Arthur Taylor, Sir, 1862-

Description

lxix, 345 p.; 25 cm.

Summary

• "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 and 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."--Pub. desc.

Alternative Title

Principal and surety

Subject

• Suretyship and guaranty > England
• Suretyship and guaranty > Wales

Note

• Rev. ed. of: Rowlatt on principal and surety. 5th ed. / Gabriel Moss and David Marks. 1999.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

1. Scope of the Law of Principal and Surety -- 2. Consideration -- 3. Statute of Frauds -- 4. Construction and Effect of Guarantees -- 5. Misrepresentation and Concealment -- 6. Illegality, Duress and Undue Influence -- 7. Rights of a Surety -- 8. Release of the Surety by Dealings of the Principal Contact -- 9. Loss of Securities and Co-Sureties -- 10. Statutes of Limitations -- 11. Bankruptcy -- 12. Winding Up and Receivers -- 13. Bills of Exchange and Negotiable Instruments -- 14. Landlord and Tenant -- 15. Building Contracts -- 16. Consumer Credit -- 17. Performance Bonds -- 18. Void -- 19. Conflict of Laws -- 20. Unfair Terms in Consumer Contract Guarantees -- 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.

ISBN

• 9780421966406 (hbk.)
• 0421966408 (hbk.)

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library