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Description of Law of Bank Payments

Law of Bank Payments provides comprehensive guidance on a subject at the heart of commercial transactions. It explains the law relating to the entire range of payment methods currently in use in banking transactions - from letters of credit and bills of exchange to the latest innovations in smart cards, e-wallets and internet payment.

Driven by technological change, this subject is evolving rapidly. This new edition enables practitioners to base their advice on the most up-to-date analysis.

- Covers the entire spectrum of payment methods

- Deals with both underlying legal concepts and issues arising from the practicalities of payment

- Advises on correct methods, how to avoid costly errors and potentially litigious situations

- Alerts practitioners to the implications of new digital payment methods

Title Information

ISBN:

9780421860209

Format:

Hardback

Product Code:

18882

Publisher:

Sweet & Maxwell

Published:

10/05/2004

Edition:

3rd Edition

Press and Industry Reviews

"This is a book for our times, and is commended to the whole commercial community."
- New Law Journal - of previous edition

"The first comprehensive book on the English law of payments... should be ready to hand for anyone in commercial practice.'
- Industrial Company and Commercial Affairs, of the 1st edition

"Overall the book is highly practical and user-friendly...a very welcome addition "
- Journal of International Banking Law of the 1st edition

"One could go on about the merits of this work, but there is no need. It is very well-written, very useful, and repays reading by anyone interested in the law of money - academic or practitioner. The reader...will end up extremely well-informed and remarkably clear-headed."
- Andrew Tettenborn, Cambridge Law Journal - of previous edition

"This is an excellent book in all respects and is highly recommended to all those with an interest in this area of law. Although aimed primarily at legal practitioners it will be of value to anyone who is involved in the business of bank payments."
- Journal of International Financial Markets - of previous edition

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Contents of Law of Bank Payments

Introduction

Money

Payment by Funds Transfer

Plastic Money

Internet Payments

Bills of Exchange

Cheques

Documentary Credits and Related Transactions

Appendices