The Law of Rescission

The Law of Rescission is a comprehensive analysis of the law concerning the rescission of contracts and gifts in England and Wales, as well as other Commonwealth countries. The revised third edition includes updated case law and considers the impact of developments such as machine-generated contracts. It is an essential reference for lawyers and judges involved in civil litigation, and academics researching contracts, remedies, and restitution.

Format: Hardback
Length: 736 pages
Publication date: 03 March 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press

The Law of Rescission is a comprehensive examination of the law governing the rescission of contracts and gifts in England and Wales, as well as providing detailed reference to the law of other Commonwealth countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, the Isle of Man, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and India. This esteemed work stands as the preeminent authority in its field. The revised third edition of this text builds upon the established format of its predecessor, thoroughly updating case law and considering the impact of developments, such as the introduction of machine-generated contracts, on the legal landscape. Additionally, the book incorporates new legislation, including The Insurance Act 2015. Rescission is commonly sought in commercial, property, and insurance disputes, making this book an indispensable resource for all lawyers engaged in civil litigation, as well as for civil judges. Courts in England and Wales, as well as Australia and Canada, have cited The Law of Recission. Academics and scholars alike will find this book of tremendous interest when conducting research on contracts, remedies, or restitution.

Weight: 1374g
Dimension: 177 x 254 x 45 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198852285
Edition number: 3 Revised edition