The 6th edition of this authoritative reference work incorporates significant developments since the last edition in 2002. This latest edition once again ensures that the treatment of its subject matter is most comprehensive, whilst remaining accessible to non-specialists. The Law of Suretyship contains three parts, each dealing with different stages in the life of a contract of surety. Each part contains a detailed discussion of their respective topic. The authors’ treatment of each topic is well researched and supported by a host of authority, and the main text is enhanced by additional information and further discussions in the footnotes.

• Preface 
• Mode of Citation  
• Table of Cases 
• The Nature of Suretyship and the Formation and Operation of the Contract 
• The Roman Law: Foundations of our Law of Sureties  
• Definition and Nature of Suretyship  
• The Principal Obligation
• The Surety  
• The Formation of the Contract of Suretyship  
• The Interpretation of the Contract  
• The Obligations of the Surety 
• The Rights of the Surety
• The Benefit of Excussion  
• The Benefit of Division Amongst Co-sureties  
• The Benefit of Cession of Actions 
• The Surety’s Right of Recourse  
• The Right to Contribution by Co-Sureties 
• The Release of the Surety
• Discharge of the Surety 

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