The law of restitution

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Burrows, A. S. [ (Andrew S.)] (Author)
Format: Book
Published: London : Butterworths , 1993
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Table of Contents:
  • 1.Fundamental ideas--2.Two difficult techniques:tracing and subrogation--3.Mistake--4.Ignorance--5.Duress--6.Explotation--7.Legal compulsion:compulsory discharge of another's legal liability--8.Necessity--9Failure of consideration--10.Incapacity as a ground for restitution--11.Illegality as a ground for restitution--12.Ultra vires demands by public authorities--13.Retention of property belonging to the plaintiff without his consent--14.Unjust enrichment by wrongdoing--15.Defences--16.Miscellaneous issues:agency and the conflict of laws.