Principles of the Law of Agency (Paperback)

Howard Bennett (author)

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Paperback 234 Pages / Published: 07/10/2013

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Synopsis

Agency is a pervasive institution, fundamental to commercial activity, inherent to legal personality, enabling against deteriorating capacity. This new work provides a fresh, succinct examination of the principles of agency law exploring the rules of attribution, the rights and obligations arising within the agency relationship, the impact of agency in the fields of contract and tort, and the termination of an agent's authority. Throughout the book, full consideration is given to the issues arising under the Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993. The discussion is informed not only by common law authority that constantly nourishes the development of agency law principle, but also by international soft law instruments and the Restatement of the Law, Third: Agency.

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN: 9781841138855
Number of pages: 234
Weight: 384 g
Dimensions: 234 x 156 x 12 mm

MEDIA REVIEWS

... a fresh, succinct examination of the principles of agency law exploring the rules of attribution, the rights and obligations arising within the agency relationship, the impact of agency in the fields of contract and tort, and the termination of an agent's authority. Throughout the book, full consideration is given to the issues arising under the Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993. The discussion is informed not only by common law authority that constantly nourishes the development of agency law principle, but also by international soft law instruments and the Restatement of the Law, Third: Agency. ... a clear, accessible analysis of the principles of agency law that is succinct, yet rigorous and critical. It is of interest both to experienced practitioners and also to students looking for an approachable text on this topic. * German-British Chamber of Industry & Commerce Oct 2003 *
The book is intelligently written and Professor Bennett articulates his ideas in clear and precise language... a succinct and accessible book. -- Cynthia Hawes * New Zealand Law Journal *
This book is excellently produced to the high standards of Hart Publishing and is a most welcome and stimulating addition to the literature of a topic to which increasing attention is being paid. -- Francis Reynolds * Law Quarterly Review, Volume 130 *
Howard Bennett's Principles of the Law of Agency...provides a generally up-to-date and thorough overview of the principal features of English agency law, together with valuable citation of Commonwealth, Hong Kong and Singaporean authority. -- Gerard McMeel * Lloyd's Maritime and Commercial Law Quarterly *