Principles of the English Law of Obligations

'Students wishing to obtain an overview of a topic either before or after studying it are well served...The difficult question will not be why this book was written but how we coped without it.' Robert Stevens, Herbert Smith Freehills Professor of English Private Law, Oxford, reviewing English Private Law First Edition Principles of the English Law of Obligations provides students with a high-quality overview of this key area of English Law. Drawing together updated chapters from the third edition of English Private Law, the subjects covered are contract, tort and equitable wrongs, unjust enrichment, and remedies. Written by a team of acknowledged experts, the chapters give a clear, simple, and accurate overview of the guiding principles and rules of the English law of obligations, including contract and tort, which are compulsory subjects for law degrees and on professional courses. Whether looking for an accessible, conceptual introduction to the area or a handy revision reference, students will find this book invaluable. Edited by Andrew Burrows QC, FBA, DCL, Professor of the Law of England, University of Oxford, Fellow of All Souls College. Contributors to the volume: Andrew Burrows QC, FBA, DCL, All Souls College, Oxford John Davies, Brasenose College, Oxford Ewan McKendrick QC, University of Oxford Donal Nolan, Worcester College, Oxford Charles Mitchell, University College, London.