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Product Identifiers
PublisherWest
ISBN-100314151990
ISBN-139780314151995
eBay Product ID (ePID)30788249
Product Key Features
Edition8
Book TitleBlack's Law Dictionary
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2004
TopicDictionaries & Terminology
FeaturesRevised
GenreLaw
AuthorBryan A. Garner
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight101.7 Oz
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2004-616324
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal349.7303
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisGoff & Jones is the definitive work on restitution providing comprehensive interpretation of all aspects of the subject, and incorporating all developments since the last edition. It first examines the principles of unjust enrichment and then goes on to give detailed coverage of the principles and practical applications of Mistake, Compulsion, Necessity, Ineffective Transactions and Defences. A new edition of the definitive work on restitution Guides the reader through the theory, principles and practical application of the law Covers major recent case law - such as as the radical House of Lords decision in A-G v. Blake which contemplates the possibility of recovering profits from a breach of contract Many chapters have been substantially rewritten to reflect the rapid evolution of this area of law, Building on the strength of previous editions, this edition includes an extensive appendix on legal abbreviations plus 17000 new definitions, explanation of more than 1000 law-related abbreviations and acronyms, and is enhanced with West Key Numbers for research reference., Provides coverage of the law relating to marine salvage operations, reflecting the worldwide scope of the subject by its consideration of relevant US and international law. The text presents developments in areas such as environmental protection and preservation of underwater cultural heritage