Nutshells are a series of books designed to present the essentials of law in clear, straightforward language. For more than 30 years, students have regarded Nutshells as the ideal means of revising their subjects. * Concise, up-to-date account of the law - especially those topics favoured by examiners * Explains basic principles and highlights key cases and statutes * Includes model questions and answers.

Table of Contents

Overview of the Sale of Goods Act 1979. The implied terms and their exclusion. Duties of the buyer and the seller. Rights of the unpaid seller. The transfer of property: risk, mistake and frustration. Retention of title. Title conflicts. The remedies of the buyer and the seller. Additional remedies in consumer cases. The bill of lading. FOB and CIF contracts. The nature of agency and the types of authority. Disclosed and undisclosed agency. The rights and duties of the principal and the agent. Termination of agency. Examination checklist. Sample Questions and Model Answers.