This book is a study of doctrinal and methodological divergence in the common law of obligations. It explores particular departures from the common law mainstream and the causes and effects of those departures. Some divergences can be justified on the basis of a need to adapt the common law of contract, torts, equity and restitution to local circumstances, or to bring them into conformity with local values. More commonly, however, doctrinal or methodological divergence simply reflects different approaches to common problems, or different views as to what justice or policy requires in particular circumstances. In some instances divergent methodologies lead to substantially the same results, while in others particular causes of action, defences, immunities or remedies recognised in one jurisdiction but not another undoubtedly produce different outcomes. Such cases raise interesting questions as to whether ultimate appellate courts should be slow to abandon principles that remain well accepted throughout the common law world, or cautious about taking a uniquely divergent path. The chapters in this book were originally presented at the Seventh Biennial Conference on the Law of Obligations held in Hong Kong in July 2014. A separate collection, entitled The Common Law of Obligations: Divergence and Unity (ISBN: 9781782256564), is also being published.

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This book examined the trend in tenant eviction, methods adopted for eviction, its causes and effects on stakeholders in the study area. Primary data were collected from the practising estate surveying firms, evicted tenants and landlords selected by stratified random sampling using structured questionnaire. Data analysis by descriptive and inferential statistical techniques showed an increasing trend in eviction during the period and that residential properties were more prone to eviction than commercial properties, and the low income group were the most vulnerable The study's result also revealed that rent default caused more than half of all the evictions recorded during the period. It was also revealed that enmity, and waste of material and financial resources were the most significant consequences of eviction. The study will be of considerable source of knowledge to students, professional property managers and the public in general as a handy reference material on leases, tenant eviction, property management and related issues.Policy makers, property investors, property professionals, landlords, tenants and the public at large will also find it useful.

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You've worked hard all of your life to attain the peace of mind that financial security brings. Alternatively, your are still in pursuit of that seemingly elusive goal, yet want to be sure that what you have attained isn't needlessly lost in the event of your untimely disability or death. You have questions to which you need answers in order to decide what to do next to best protect yourself and your loved ones from needless loss; but you don't know whom to trust to find the answers you need. This book, written by Missouri attorney Joseph R. Burcke, provides, in laymen's terms, easy to understand explanations of probate court processes, the estate tax system and Medicaid. Find the answers to your questions and then make an informed choice as to how best to protect yourself and your family; including how to find the attorney best suited to help you and how to make the most of your estate planning conference.

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