The Common Law Library

For over 150 years, the Common Law Library has been providing the legal profession with the last word on any common law question. Recognised over the world for their authoritative and comprehensive coverage of common law, many of these titles are regarded as definitive texts on their subjects.

Publishing this year are new editions of Chitty on Contracts, Bowstead and Reynolds on Agency, Benjamins Sale of Goods and Clerk and Lindsell on Torts, all available in print or as a ProView eBook

As some of the biggest names in law, these books bring together a wealth of knowledge from eminent practitioners and academics and offer authority that you can rely on. Why settle for less

2023 New Editions

• 
  Chitty on Contracts 35th ed: Volumes 1 & 2
  Hugh Beale
  Sweet & Maxwell Ltd
  £635.00
  Buy

Chitty on Contracts 35th edition, 2 volume set
The leading reference work on contract law in the Common Law world. Chitty offers guidance to the whole range of contract law as practised in the UK. Provides coverage of all relevant legislation and a huge depth of case reference. In this 35th edition of Chitty on Contracts, the editors have not only brought the account of the law up to date but have expanded its coverage and have sought to make it more accessible.

• 
  Bowstead & Reynolds On Agency 23rd ed
  Peter G. Watts
  Sweet & Maxwell Ltd
  £474.00
  Buy

Bowstead and Reynolds on Agency 23rd Edition
Bowstead & Reynolds on Agency is the essential reference source for commercial practitioners. It provides analysis of case law, offers coverage of the nature of a subject, the authority of agents and discusses agency of necessity, alongside all other aspects of agency law. The 23rd edition has been fully updated to take account of all developments in agency, including new text on implied limits to actual authority and onus of proof of authority; sub-agency, and agent’s rights to indemnity; vicarious liability; and undisclosed principals.

• 
  Benjamin's Sale of Goods 12th ed
  Michael G Bridge
  Sweet & Maxwell Ltd
  £560.00
  Buy

Benjamin’s Sale of Goods 12th edition, 2 volume set
Offering a one-stop source to all the elements, principles, legislation and case law surrounding sale of goods, not just in the UK but also internationally, Benjamin's Sale of Goods has firmly established itself as the premier publication on the topic. First published in 1868 and frequently cited in court, its depth and coverage make Benjamin an essential reference tool and a must-have purchase for commercial practitioners, academics and barristers. This new 12th edition is now presented in two volumes.

• 
  Clerk & Lindsell on Torts 24th ed
  Andrew Tettenborn
  Sweet & Maxwell Ltd
  £500.00

Clerk & Lindsell on Torts 24th edition
Clerk & Lindsell on Torts is an essential reference tool which is widely referred to by practitioners and cited by the judiciary throughout the UK and the Commonwealth, and also forms the point of reference worldwide for those wishing to research the English law of torts. The new edition brings Clerk & Lindsell absolutely up to date with all developments.