Auctions law and practice
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Auctions law and practice
Oxford University Press, 2006
3rd ed
Available at 1 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
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.
Table of Contents
- 1. The Evolution and Economics of Auction Sales
- 2. Auctioneers: Restrictions on Trading
- 3. Capacity and Authority
- 4. The Rights of an Auctioneer
- 5. Duties and Liabilities of the Auctioneer
- 6. Conditions of Sale Affecting Buyers and Bidders
- 7. Export Licensing
- 8. Criminal Practices at Auctions and their Consequences
- 9. Sales of Land by Auction or Tender
- 10. Vehicle Auctions and Specialized Auctions of Other Property
- 11. Sales by Vendors in Special Positions
- 12. Value Added Tax
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