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A Treatise on Joint Rights and Liabilities: Including Those Which Are Joint and Several (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
Synopsis
Master this classic guide to joint rights and liabilities in English law. A concise, practical reference for students and practitioners alike.
This second edition presents a focused treatise on how joint contracts, joint and several liability, and related concepts operate in real cases. It blends core principles with notes on procedures, remedies, and the evolving rules that govern who may sue, how judgments apply, and what happens when parties are joined or separated by death or bankruptcy. The discussion is structured to illuminate common questions, from the behavior of co-contractors to the handling of joint torts, with examples drawn from diverse situations.
- Explains joint contracts, seconds liability, and the difference between contractees and contractors.
- Details issues of non-joinder, joinder of plaintiffs and defendants, and related court procedures.
- Discusses judgments, mergers of actions, and the effects of release or satisfaction in multi-party cases.
- Offers guidance on the treatment of joint rights in torts, guarantees, and remedies across varied scenarios.
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