Wrightington, Sydney R. The Law of Unincorporated Associations and Similar Relations. Boston: Little, Brown, and Company, 1916. xxvi, 486 pp. Reprinted 2002 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. LCCN 2001045970. ISBN 1-58477-205-0. Cloth. $140. * "The first edition of this book was a pioneer work, and a distinct service to practitioners. It sought, within the compass of a moderate-sized volume, to treat comprehensively the law relating to all kinds of associations, whether or not organized for profit, not including corporations." Marke, A Catalogue of the Law Collection at New York University 746. With an appendix of forms.

Providing a clear and precise statement of the law concerning the formation, termination and financial management of unincorporated associations, this book gives practical advice for those advising and administrating them, addressing the problems which arise, with reference to relevant case law and common legal queries.

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this practical analysis of the law of business formations in Canada provides quick and easy guidance on a variety of corporate and partnership considerations such as mergers, rights and duties of interested parties, stock exchange rules, labour laws, and takeovers. Lawyers who handle transnational business will appreciate the explanation of local variations in terminology and the distinctive concepts that determine practice and procedure. A general introduction covering historical background, definitions, sources of law, and the effect of international private law is followed by a discussion of such aspects as types of formation, capital, shares, management, control, liquidation, mergers, takeovers, holding companies, subsidiaries, and taxation. Big companies, various types of smaller entities, and partnerships are all covered in turn. These details are presented in such a way that readers who are unfamiliar with specific terms and concepts in varying contexts will fully grasp their meaning and significance. Thorough yet practical, this convenient volume puts the information necessary for corporations to compete effectively at the user’s fingertips. An important and practical tool for business executives and their legal counsel interested in engaging in an international partnership or embarking on corporate expansion, this book will prove a valuable time-saving tool for business and legal professionals alike. Lawyers representing parties with interests in Canada will welcome this very useful guide, and academics and researchers will appreciate its value in the study of comparative business law.