Auctions Law and Practice

by Brian Harvey, Frank Meisel

Overview

This is the new edition of the leading work on the law and practice of auctions. The book looks at every aspect of auction practice from the economics of auction sales and restrictions on trading to criminal and other liabilities of the auctioneer. There is also a chapter on VAT. There have been important recent developments in the field of consumer protection and the book has been substantially revised to reflect these. In addition to general updating the new edition considers the practice of online auctions for the first time. There is also a section on looted art . The book continues to draw on case law from other common law jurisdictions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199266166
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	06/01/2006
Edition description:	Revised Edition
Pages:	506
Product dimensions:	9.30(w) x 6.20(h) x 1.40(d)
Lexile:	1630L (what's this?)

About the Author

Brian Harvey is a former solicitor and Professor of English Law at the University of Birmingham. He is a honorary member of the Society of Fine Art Auctioneers. Frank Meisel is a barrister and Senior Lecturer at the University of Birmingham. He is a honorary member of the Society of Fine Art Auctioneers.

Table of Contents

1. The Evolution and Economics of Auction Sales2. Auctioneers: Restrictions on Trading3. Capacity and Authority4. The Rights of an Auctioneer5. Duties and Liabilities of the Auctioneer6. Conditions of Sale Affecting Buyers and Bidders7. Export Licensing8. Criminal Practices at Auctions and their Consequences9. Sales of Land by Auction or Tender10. Vehicle Auctions and Specialised Auctions of Other Property11. Sales by Vendors in Special Positions12. Value Added Tax+ New chapter on online auctions