Rowlatt on Principal and Surety 6th ed

This new edition of Rowlatt on Principal and Surety provides you with in-depth commentary and analysis of the law of suretyship and the law of guarantees.

Regularly cited in court, this well-known title examines the fundamental concepts and the latest developments in this area of the law, bringing you authority you can rely on.

• Essential for lawyers and practitioners in all areas of commercial law, this book brings you trusted authority and extensive coverage of the law of suretyship and the law of guarantees
• Provides a concise account of the law, including definitions and interpretations, allowing you to quickly and easily identify the key points when researching and preparing for a case or advising clients
• Revised and updated to incorporate modern developments
• Makes reference to Commonwealth and US authorities where relevant
• Includes practical drafting guidance, such as a draft Bid Bond and a draft Advance Payment Bond as well as selected sections from relevant statutes including the Insolvency Act and recent EU legislation
• Contains new material on performance bonds, statute of frauds, misrepresentation, undue influence, insolvency, unfair contract terms and construction of contracts
• Includes a revised and expanded chapter on Consumer Credit to take into consideration the Consumer Credit Act 2006
• Updated with the latest changes and developments in case law, such as Royal Bank of Scotland v. Etridge;