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020 _a0406176051
050 _aKD640.A75 D46
245 _aThe discipline of law /
_cLord Denning.
260 _aLondon :
_bButterworth,
_c1979.
300 _axxii, 331 p. :
_c22 cm.
500 _aIncludes index.
505 _aContents: Part One: The construction of documents: Introduction: Command of language -- The interpretation of statutes -- The interpretation of wills and other unilateral documents -- The construction of contracts -- Looking for help -- Part Two: Misuse of ministerial powers: Instruction: Deciding wrongly -- Clauses ousting the courts -- Declarations -- Other points on tribunals -- Administrative decisions -- Clauses giving unfettered discretion -- Prerogative power -- The ultra vires clause -- Part Three: Introduction: Modern extensions -- The Blackburn cases -- Declaration and injunction -- The remedy of judicial review -- Private rights -- The Gouriet case -- Conclusion -- Part Four: Abuse of 'group' powers: Introduction: Power against own members -- Power against other persons -- Conclusion -- Part Five: High tree: Introduction: High Tree case: Conclusion -- Part Six: Negligence: Introduction: Leading up to Candler v Crane, Christmas -- Doctors at law -- The impact of Hedley Byrne -- Houses falling down -- Innocent representation made actionable -- Surprising consequences -- Conclusion -- Part Seven: The doctrine of precedent: Introduction: The doctrine of precedent -- Conclusion -- Epilogue.
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