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• Introduction
• A mid-channel jurisdiction : Jersey as a mixed legal system
• Basic principles of contract law from a comparative perspective
• The formation of a contract
• Undermining a contract : vices de consentement
• Effects of contracts
• Comparing remedies
• Comparative law lessons and reform issues.

This book provides a comparative study of contract law, examining the interaction of common law and civil law approaches to contract law. Drawing extensively upon English, French and European law, the book explores how the law of contract of Jersey, Channel Islands, has been influenced by both civil law and common law sources. It is argued that this jurisdiction is a striking example of comparative law in action, given that Jersey contract law is made up of a blend of common law and civil law approaches. Jersey law is premised upon a subjective approach to contracts, in which civil law concepts such as cause (rather than consideration) and vices de consentement are the foundational aspects, but is nonetheless highly influenced by the common law in areas such as remedies (damages, termination, etc). The book analyses a series of key issues from a comparative and European perspective, including the principles underlying contract law (comparing and contrasting civil and common law approaches), the formation of contract, requirements of reciprocity (cause vs consideration), the structure and approach of precontractual liability, the role of good faith in a mixed system, the architecture of remedies, and more.
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• Foreword by the Bailiff of Guernsey
• Acknowledgements
• Abbreviations
• Table of Cases
• Table of Laws, Statutes and other legislative materials
• Table of Orders of the Royal Court, Rules, Practice Directions etc.
• Table of Bailiffs from the time of the Restoration
• Introduction
• 1) Sources of Guernsey Law and the Force of Precedent
• 2) The Constitution of the Bailiwick of Guernsey
• 3) The Review of Administrative Decisions
• 4) The Housing Control and Right to Work Legislation
• 5) Control of Development
• 6) Family Law
• 7) Guardianship (Tutelle and Curatelle)
• 8) Law of Trusts: The Trusts (Guernsey) Law 1989
• 9) Succession Laws of the Bailiwick
• 10) Income Tax
• 11) Insolvency
• 12) Security Interests
• 13) Control of Borrowing
• 14) Financial Services Regulation in the Bailiwick
• 15) Guernsey Company Law
• 16) Employment Law
• 17) Health and Safety at Work Law
• 18) Civil Courts and Procedure
• 19) Injunctions, Arrets and the Clameur de Haro
• 20) Conflict of Laws
• 21) Criminal Courts and Procedure
• 22) Evidence in Civil and Criminal Proceedings in Guernsey
• 23) Guernsey Law of Realty and Leases
• 24) Guernsey Law of Tort and Contract
• 25) Epilogue
• Appendices
• Bibliography
• Index 6. Family Law 7. Guardianship (Tutelle and Curatelle) 8. Law of Trusts: The Trusts (Guernsey) Law 1989 9. Succession Laws of the Bailiwick 10. Income Tax 11. Insolvency 12. Security Interests 13. Control of Borrowing 14. Financial Services Regulation in the Bailiwick 15. Guernsey Company Law 16. Employment Law 17. Health and Safety at Work Law 18. Civil Courts and Procedure 19. Injunctions, Arrets and the Clameur de Haro 20. Conflict of Laws 21. Criminal Courts and Procedure 22. Evidence in Civil and Criminal Proceedings in Guernsey 23. Guernsey Law of Reality and Leases 24. Guernsey Law of Tort and Contract 25. Epilogue.
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A considerable volume of international financial business is carried on in Guernsey, a near independent jurisdiction with close constitutional links to Britain about to celebrate the 800th anniversary of its status. Guernsey law is distinct from English law, drawing on its own history and traditions as well as modern English legal principles and those of other jurisdictions. Laws of Guernsey is the first textbook of modern times to introduce the core areas of Guernsey law and court procedure. It is essential reading for the many individuals and entities with business either in Guernsey or governed by Guernsey law. It will be of particular interest and assistance to lawyers from other jurisdictions concerned with Guernsey law issues, whether litigation, succession, insurance, employment or anything else; likewise the book will assist insurers, bankers, trustees and financial services professionals generally. The book includes a foreword written by the Bailiff of Guernsey, the Island's senior judge. The following principal areas are introduced: Company and commercial law; trust law; income tax law; law of succession; property law; employment law; health and safety at work law; tort law; contract law; civil procedure and injunctions; criminal law and procedure; anti-money laundering legislation. The book includes various legislative materials and many cross-references to English law in particular, likewise to French law. Contents: Foreword by the Bailiff of Guernsey; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Table of Cases; Table of Laws, Statutes and other legislative materials; Table of Orders of the Royal Court, Rules, Practice Directions etc.; Table of Bailiffs from the time of the Restoration; Introduction; 1) Sources of Guernsey Law and the Force of Precedent; 2) The Constitution of the Bailiwick of Guernsey; 3) The Review of Administrative Decisions; 4) The Housing Control and Right to Work Legislation; 5) Control of Development; 6) Family Law; 7) Guardianship (Tutelle and Curatelle); 8) Law of Trusts: The Trusts (Guernsey) Law 1989; 9) Succession Laws of the Bailiwick; 10) Income Tax; 11) Insolvency; 12) Security Interests; 13) Control of Borrowing; 14) Financial Services Regulation in the Bailiwick; 15) Guernsey Company Law; 16) Employment Law; 17) Health and Safety at Work Law; 18) Civil Courts and Procedure; 19) Injunctions, Arrets and the Clameur de Haro; 20) Conflict of Laws; 21) Criminal Courts and Procedure; 22) Evidence in Civil and Criminal Proceedings in Guernsey; 23) Guernsey Law of Realty and Leases; 24) Guernsey Law of Tort and Contract; 25) Epilogue; Appendices; Bibliography; Index.
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