The law of restitution /
Burrows, A. S.
The law of restitution / Andrew Burrows. - Second edition. - liv, 639 pages ; 24 cm
Previous ed.: 1993.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Fundamental ideas -- Tracing and subrogation -- Mistake -- Ignorance -- Duress -- Undue influence -- Exploitation of weakness -- Legal compulsion: compulsory discharge of another's legal liability -- Necessity -- Failure of consideration -- Incapacity as a ground for restitution -- Illegality as a ground for restitution -- Ultra vires demands by public authorities -- Restitution for wrongs -- Defences -- Miscellaneous issues: agency and the conflict of laws. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
"This book continues to provide the reader with comprehensive coverage of the subject including detailed examination of intensely practical subjects such as subrogation, the limitation of action and conflict of laws. It also offers a detailed analysis of tracing and the debates concerning the"knowing receipt" of property transferred in breach of trust, both of which have so perplexed practitioners (and courts) for the last two decades."--Publisher description.
0406932441 9780406932440
2005275108
Restitution--England
Restitution--Wales
Restitution--Great Britain
Contracts--Great Britain
Contracts--England
Contracts--Wales
KD1924 / .B87 2002
346.4202
The law of restitution / Andrew Burrows. - Second edition. - liv, 639 pages ; 24 cm
Previous ed.: 1993.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Fundamental ideas -- Tracing and subrogation -- Mistake -- Ignorance -- Duress -- Undue influence -- Exploitation of weakness -- Legal compulsion: compulsory discharge of another's legal liability -- Necessity -- Failure of consideration -- Incapacity as a ground for restitution -- Illegality as a ground for restitution -- Ultra vires demands by public authorities -- Restitution for wrongs -- Defences -- Miscellaneous issues: agency and the conflict of laws. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
"This book continues to provide the reader with comprehensive coverage of the subject including detailed examination of intensely practical subjects such as subrogation, the limitation of action and conflict of laws. It also offers a detailed analysis of tracing and the debates concerning the"knowing receipt" of property transferred in breach of trust, both of which have so perplexed practitioners (and courts) for the last two decades."--Publisher description.
0406932441 9780406932440
2005275108
Restitution--England
Restitution--Wales
Restitution--Great Britain
Contracts--Great Britain
Contracts--England
Contracts--Wales
KD1924 / .B87 2002
346.4202