Principles of Law Relating to International Trade

The law of international trade raises questions of great intellectual depth. In Principles of Law Relating to International Trade, the author draws from his practical and teaching experience to give a comprehensive introduction to the key areas of law that apply in international business.

For the benefit of readers unfamiliar with the English legal system and the many associated branches of English civil law, the book includes a brief introduction to, among other topics, constitutional, criminal, and employment law.

The branches of law directly related to international trade, such as contract, insurance, competition, carriage of goods, and sale of goods, are concisely covered in the main text. Case studies and examples are used to clarify the issues for the non-specialist, making international trade law accessible to those taking professional examinations in this field, as well as business executives. The extensive use of footnotes and inclusion of case commentaries bring into clearer focus the many facets of this complicated subject and would be of benefit to the international trade law specialist.

Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Contenu
The English Legal System.- An Overview of the Legal Procedure.- The Law of Torts.- The Law of Contract.- The Law of Agency.- The Law of Sale of Goods.- Exemption Clauses.- Competition Law.- to F.O.B. and C.I.F. Sales.- Export Finance.- Insurance Law.- Carriage of Goods by Sea.- Carriage of Goods by Road.- Carriage of Goods by Air.