The Principles Of Mercantile Law (1884) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437297768)

The Principles of Mercantile Law is a book written by Joshua Slater and first published in 1884. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of commercial law, covering topics such as contracts, agency, partnerships, bankruptcy, and insurance. It is intended as a reference for students of law and business, as well as practicing lawyers and business professionals.The book begins with an overview of the legal system and the principles of contract law, including the elements of a contract, the formation of contracts, and the rights and obligations of parties to a contract. It then moves on to discuss the law of agency, including the relationship between principal and agent, the authority of agents, and the liability of principals for the acts of their agents.The book also covers the law of partnerships, including the formation and dissolution of partnerships, the rights and duties of partners, and the liability of partners for partnership debts. It then goes on to discuss the law of bankruptcy, including the different types of bankruptcy proceedings, the rights of creditors and debtors, and the role of the bankruptcy court.Finally, the book covers the law of insurance, including the principles of insurance contracts, the types of insurance policies, and the rights and obligations of insurers and insureds.Overall, The Principles of Mercantile Law is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the principles and practices of commercial law, providing a valuable resource for students, lawyers, and business professionals alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Joshua Slater
ISBN-10: 1437297765
ISBN-13: 9781437297768
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/26/2008
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d