by Brian Harvey , Franklin 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.
Details
Pub. Date: May 2006
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Format: Hardcover , 512pp
ISBN-13: 9780199266166
ISBN: 0199266166
Meet 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 sales 1
2 Auctioneers : restrictions on trading 29
3 Capacity and authority 35
4 The rights of an auctioneer 67
5 Duties and liabilities of the auctioneer 105
6 Conditions of sale affecting buyers and bidders 189
7 Export licensing 249
8 Criminal practices at auctions and their consequences 261
9 Sales of land by auction or tender 303
10 Vehicle auctions and specialized auctions of other property 335
11 Sales by vendors in special positions 357
12 Value added tax 367
