This book is a very interesting cross-over between the more-or-less standard casebook and the textbook. The division of material is also interesting as a whole the book would make an excellent basis for a course. -- Jane Henderman, Kings College, University of London.
In this book, the authors have compiled a selection of materials on the law of contract consisting of case law, statutory material and academic commentary which will assist students in this subject at both degree level and higher non-degree level. It is hoped that the selection of materials and accompanying text will permit an appreciation of the key issues relevant to the study of this branch of the law.
This new edition has been fully revised and updated to incorporate the Human Rights Act 1998 which has meant a change in emphasis in the duty chapter in particular. The effect of the Osman case before the European Court on Human Rights is now being felt in this and other areas as is evident from the judgments of the House of Lords in Barrett v Enfield BC. The Law Commission's proposals on Liability for Psychiatric Illness have also been included as well as an extract from White v South West Yorkshire Police. Other important House of Lords cases covered include Hunter v Canary Wharf (recasting the tort of nuisance) and Reynolds v Times Newspapers (a major case on the scope the defence of qualified privilege). On damages, reference has been made to the several Law Commission reports and the Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) Act 1997. This section also takes into account the landmark decision of the House In the Wells case in relation to the appropriate rate of ! return to be taken into account when assessing loss of future earnings. Other new pieces of legislation include the Damages Act 1996 and the Defamation Act of the same year.
Review This book is challenging and interesting. For teachers seeking to open up the subject, and for students looking to expand their horizons, it is to be most strongly recommended. -- Business Law Review, Dec 1995.
This book provides a selection of primary source materials on contract, tort and unjust enrichment. The sections on, in particular, debt, damages, specific performance and injunctions have been expanded and further sections on declaration and in rem remedies have been added. This new edition is a comprehensive compilation of sources on methodology and reasoning in the common law of obligations. The emphasis here is on problem solving. Furthermore, in approaching the common law with an awareness of the UKs membership of the EU and the EUs enthusiasm for harmonising aspects of private law, this new edition includes more European material and expanded notes and commentary on the civilian law of obligations. The book will therefore also provide a structure for a comparative and European approach to the law of obligations and remedies.
This book considers all forms of insolvency including personal and corporate insolvency, liquidation, receivership and administration. A clear exposition of the procedures to be followed is provided, and the book incorporates a considerable body of case law, with particular reference to the areas of winding up procedures and voluntary arrangements. There is an expanded section on the use of IVAs especially in regard to voting, and the section on partnerships takes into account the changes brought about by the Insolvent Partnerships Order 1994 and the introduction of the concept of the Partnership Administration Order and Partnership Voluntary Arrangement.
This book provides a self-contained guide for every student of intellectual property law. It gives a comprehensive view of UK patent, copyright and design law, together with the law of confidentiality and passing off. Topography rights, rights in performances and plant breeding rights are also dealt with. In each case, legislative initiatives from the European Community are discussed in detail. Much of our intellectual property law already comes from this source, and domestic legislation is increasingly harmonised among Member States. Where appropriate, comparisons are drawn with other jurisdictions.
This new edition has been fully revised and updated to incorporate the Human Rights Act 1998 which has meant a change in emphasis in the duty chapter in particular. The effect of the Osman case before the European Court on Human Rights is now being felt in this and other areas as is evident from the judgments of the House of Lords in Barrett v Enfield BC. The Law Commission's proposals on Liability for Psychiatric Illness have also been included as well as an extract from White v South West Yorkshire Police. Other important House of Lords cases covered include Hunter v Canary Wharf (recasting the tort of nuisance) and Reynolds v Times Newspapers (a major case on the scope the defence of qualified privilege). On damages, reference has been made to the several Law Commission reports and the Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) Act 1997. This section also takes into account the landmark decision of the House In the Wells case in relation to the appropriate rate of ! return to be taken into account when assessing loss of future earnings. Other new pieces of legislation include the Damages Act 1996 and the Defamation Act of the same year. 
This book provides a self-contained guide for every student of intellectual property law. It gives a comprehensive view of UK patent, copyright and design law, together with the law of confidentiality and passing off. Topography rights, rights in performances and plant breeding rights are also dealt with. In each case, legislative initiatives from the European Community are discussed in detail. Much of our intellectual property law already comes from this source, and domestic legislation is increasingly harmonised among Member States. Where appropriate, comparisons are drawn with other jurisdictions. 
