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Agency: Law and Principles

Agency: Law and Principles

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Agency: Law and Principles provides a comprehensive and practical analysis of agency law, including case law and legislation, with a focus on modern commercial realities. It covers key areas such as agent authority, agency of necessity, want of authority, ratification, sub-agency, and termination, and considers the impact of the European Withdrawal Act on the interpretation of the Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993.

Format: Hardback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 11 February 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press


The study of agency is a fundamental aspect of commercial practice, and questions of agency often arise in the work of practitioners. Agency: Law and Principles provides a comprehensive and accessible analysis of the principles of agency law, along with a detailed explanation of the Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations of 1993. This book combines forensic analysis of case law with a practical approach to the law, reflecting modern commercial realities and considering the application of agency principles according to different classes of agents operating in major commercial sectors.

The book covers various areas related to agency, including the actual and apparent authority of an agent, agency of necessity, want of authority, and ratification. It examines the legal relations between principals and agents, as well as between third parties and agents. Sub-agency and termination of agency are also discussed.

This fourth edition of Agency: Law and Principles has been updated to include all significant new case law and legislation, while also considering the impact of the European Withdrawal Act (2018) on the interpretation of the Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993. The book includes case law on the Regulations, such as Green Deal Marketing Southern Ltd v Economy Energy Trading Ltd (2019). It also analyses the disputed decision in East Asia Company Ltd V PT Satria Tirtatama Energinde (2019) with regard to agents' apparent authority.

The book distinguishes between agents, employees, and independent contractors with regards to vicarious liability, exemplified in three Supreme Court decisions: Various Claimants v Catholic Child Welfare Society (2012), WM Morrison Supermarkets Plc v Various Claimants (2020), and Barclays Bank v Various Claim.

In conclusion, Agency: Law and Principles is a valuable resource for practitioners, students, and anyone interested in the study of agency law. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the principles of agency law, combined with practical insights and case studies. The book is essential for anyone working in the commercial sector, as it helps to understand the legal relations between principals, agents, and third parties and provides guidance on the application of agency principles in various scenarios.

Weight: 924g
Dimension: 178 x 252 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192856197
Edition number: 4 Revised edition

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