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.
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
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Brian Harvey is a former solicitor and Emeritus Professor of property law at the University of Birmingham. He is an honorary member of the Society of Fine Art Auctioneers. Frank Meisel is a barrister and Senior Lecturer at the Aston Business School, Aston. He is an honorary member of the
Society of Fine Art Auctioneers.
