Subjects:

Restitution

Contents:

1. Fundamental ideas

2. Tracing and subrogation

3. Mistake

4. Ignorance

5. Duress

6. Undue influence

7. Exploitation of weakness

8. Legal compulsion: compulsory discharge of another's legal liability

9. Necessity

10. Failure of consideration

11. Incapacity as a ground for restitution

12. Illegality as a ground for restitution

13. Ultra vires demands by public authorities

14. Restitution for wrongs

15. Defences

16. Miscellaneous issues: agency and the conflict of laws

Index

Regularly cited in the English Courts and elsewhere, Burrows: The Law of Restitution 2nd edition builds on the reputation established by the first and will be welcomed by those practitioners, students and academics who have an interest in this increasingly important area.

The book continues to provide a comprehensive coverage of the subject including detailed examination of intensely practical subjects such as the limitation of actions and conflicts of laws. It also offers a detailed analysis of tracing and the debates concerning the 'knowing receipt' of property transferred in breach of trust, both of which have so perplexed practitioners (and courts) for the last two decades.

Its clear and concise layout will quickly bring the busy practitioner up to speed with the various issues surrounding the subject as well as guiding students through this complex subject quickly and easily.""