Exclusion Clauses and Unfair Contract Terms - Hardcover

Lawson, Dr Richard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0421894407 ISBN 13: 9780421894402

Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell, 2005

Synopsis

Exclusion Clauses and Unfair Contract Terms helps you to draft lawful, valid and effective exclusion clauses for both commercial and consumer contracts. It will help you advise clients who are agreeing new contracts. There's also plenty of guidance on contract dispute resolution. Help with drafting and disputes Using the work you ll be able to draft exclusion clauses that are in line with the courts interpretation of the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977, the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999 and controls introduced by Parliament. The new 8th edition shows how recent case law can affect drafting and the action taken against exclusion clauses. By using the latest edition you ll ensure you base your clauses and arguments on the most relevant and recent developments. Know what to avoid The work discusses unlawful, void and ineffective exclusion clauses, so you know what to steer clear of when drafting. By following the guidelines given you ll be able to make sure the contracts you draft include all the right clauses, worded in a way that helps prevent misinterpretation at a later stage. Know how to proceed Exclusion Clauses and Unfair Contract Terms will help you resolve disputes over established contracts for your clients by showing you the cases which are relevant and explaining how the courts have interpreted the legislation. Guidance on the interpretation of exclusion clauses, unlawful, void and ineffective clauses will help you to shape your arguments.

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...it is certainly one of the practice books that any construction lawyer would be unwise to ignore...a practical guide to the crucial and topical area of exclusion clauses and unfair contract terms. Construction and Engineering Law

Edition details

• Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0421894407
• ISBN 13: 9780421894402
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 270