Auctions Law and Practice

• The definitive guide to auctions law: relied upon by lawyers and non-lawyers alike, including auctioneers, art dealers, and museum administrators
• An established text (the first edition was published 20 years ago) offering the reader practical analysis and reliable commentary
• Includes new coverage on the use and abuse of the internet for auctions
• Greater coverage of foreign jurisdictions
• Updated to include developments in consumer protection

New to this edition

• A chapter on online auctions

Readership: Lawyers working for and advising auctioneers and valuers; auctioneers; art collectors; museum administrators; art dealers. Academics. Students on commercial law courses.

Brian Harvey, Former Solicitor and Professor of English Law, University of Birmingham School of Law, and Franklin Meisel, Barrister and Senior Lecturer, University of Birmingham School of Law

Review(s) from previous edition

"...the authoritative work on English auction law. ... Unlike many legal books it is accessible to the layman and covers most questions asked by buyers, sellers and auctioneers. ...this book should be the first port of call for commentary on the present position. - Antiques Trade Gazette 13/4/1996

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