Modern Contract of Guarantee 2nd Edition

By John Phillips

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$525.00 RRP

Date: 15/12/2010

Code: 9781847035691

Sweet & Maxwell, UNITED KINGDOM

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Book	Modern Contract of Guarantee 2nd Edition	15/12/2010	9781847035691	$525.00

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“An outstanding contribution to the law … practitioners who ignore this indispensable title do so at their own peril.” – Journal of International Banking Law and Regulation

A practical guide to the law of suretyship in modern commercial practice, this book covers all aspects of the contract of guarantee, from formation to discharge of liability and the rights of the parties. The book:

Examines the meaning of clauses commonly inserted in guarantees, with detailed reference to case law
Discusses factors affecting the validity of the guarantee, such as duress and undue influence
Gives guidance on drafting contracts of guarantee
Looks at special principles applicable to guarantees which will lead to the guarantee being discharged
Advises on how the lender can guard against discharge of a guarantee
Considers problems the lender may have enforcing the guarantee
Looks at the rights of guarantors both before and after payment
Provides in-depth analysis recent case law and legislation, including the Consumer Credit Act 2006
Deals with conflict of laws issues
Refers to a wide range of Commonwealth decisions making the text relevant throughout the common law world.

Contents

Formation and Validity. Liability and Discharge. The Rights of the Parties. Guarantees in Particular Contexts.

Jurisdiction: UK/Commonwealth