The focus of this book, the legal situation created when an agent acts without authority, is one of the most important issues in agency law. The analysis is divided into three sections: apparent authority, ratification and the liability of the falsus procurator. Adopting a unique comparative perspective, the contributions are drawn from many different legal systems, providing the opportunity for analysis of the European common law/civil law divide. The analysis extends beyond Europe, however, taking into account the mixed legal system of South Africa, as well as the United States. Finally, there is a useful consideration of the Principles of European Contract Law and the UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts 2004. This study will be an invaluable guide for those interested in the study of comparative law, international practitioners and those interested in the harmonisation of European Private Law.

Abraham's name appears first on the earlier edition.

Bowstead and Reynolds on Agency is the leading reference book on this key aspect of commercial law. First published in 1896, it is the trusted and authoritative guide to the maze of old and modern case law and statutes. Building on the excellence of previous editions, this new edition has been extensively revised and updated, and considers the substantial body of case law that has been generated since the 17th edition. In an area of law which is predominantly case driven, there have been changes to every chapter of the book. * A new edition of the definitive text on agency law * Provides completely authoritative coverage of a complex subject there have been changes to every chapter of the book and that in an area of law which is predominantly case driven it is vital to keep up to date with what has been happening in this field * Extensively revised, particularly in the areas of...* International perspective, making frequent use of parallels from other common law countries, particularly Australia, New Zealand and Canada