Restitution at the crossroads : a comparative study / Thomas Krebs.
2001
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Author
Title
Restitution at the crossroads : a comparative study / Thomas Krebs.
Published
London : Cavendish, [2001]
Copyright
©2001
Call Number
KJC1718 .K74 2001
Former Call Number
Comp 582 K871 2001
ISBN
1859416462
Description
xxvi, 355 pages ; 24 cm
System Control No.
(OCoLC)47119795
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 323-335) and index.
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Table of Contents
Preface
Table of Cases
Pt. I
Introduction
1Setting the Scene
1
1.1 Unjust factors
1
1.2 The scheme of this book
3
1.3 Absence of consideration
4
1.4 Mistake of law and restitution for nullity
11
2Essential Elements of German Law
13
2.1 The influence of Roman law
13
2.2 A brief history of the codification
14
2.3 Characteristics of the BGB
17
2.4 The German law of contract
21
2.5 The German law of unjust enrichment
26
2.6 Conclusion
30
Pt. II
Mistake
3The Basis of Restitution for Mistake
33
3.1 Why do mistakes trigger restitution?
33
3.2 Changes of mind: manufactured and 'spent' mistakes
34
3.3 What is a mistake?
35
3.4 Restrictions on mistake-based restitution
41
3.5 Categorising mistakes
44
3.6 Conclusion
51
4Mistake in German Law
53
4.1 Mistakes of law and fact
55
4.2 The role of mistake in the law of contract generally
55
4.3 Mistaken gifts
60
4.4 Mistake and the law of unjust enrichment
64
4.5 Conclusion
65
5Mistake in English Law
67
5.1 Mistakes in contract and unjust enrichment
67
5.2 Relevant mistakes in the law of unjust enrichment
72
5.3 Conclusion
88
Pt. III
Failure of Consideration
6Failure of Consideration in Contractual Cases in Germany
89
6.1 Rucktritt and failure of consideration
90
6.2 Historical development of the rules
91
6.3 The availability and measure of restitution
93
6.4 Conclusion
110
7Failure of Consideration in Contractual Cases in England
113
7.1 Introduction
113
7.2 The reciprocity of contractual performances and 'total failure'
115
7.3 The relationship between contract and restitution
123
7.4 Failure of consideration as a contractual principle?
136
7.5 Conclusion
136
8Non-Contractual Failure of Consideration in Germany
139
8.1 Roman roots of the condictio ob rem
140
8.2 The drafting of the BGB
143
8.3 Modem views of the condictio ob rem
143
8.4 Conclusion
158
9Non-Contractual Failure of Consideration in England
159
9.1 Introduction
159
9.2 Hobhouse J's view of failure of consideration
160
9.3 Failure of basis: a principled approach
161
9.4 Cases at law: failure of consideration
162
9.5 Cases in equity: resulting trusts - failure of purpose
166
9.6 Integrating Equity
168
9.7 Lord Mansfield and the condictio causa data causa non secuta
175
9.8 Conclusion
177
Pt. IV
The Condictio Indebiti
10The Role of Policy
179
10.1 The place of policy-motivated restitution in Birks's taxonomy
179
10.2 Incapacity
180
10.3 Illegality
185
10.4 Ultra vires demands
190
10.5 Policy and nullity
197
10.6 Conclusion
198
11Absence of Consideration in German Law: A General Cause of Action in Unjust Enrichment?
201
11.1 The Roman roots of [section] 812 I
201
11.2 The early development of German enrichment law
203
11.3 The emergence of modern German enrichment law
207
11.4 Development and acceptance of the new typology
218
11.5 Critics of the modern typology
226
11.6 Conclusion
236
12Absence of Consideration in English Law
239
12.1 Absence of consideration: a look at authority
239
12.2 Absence of consideration in the light of the German experience
243
12.3 Conclusion
254
13The Canadian Experience
257
13.1 The matrimonial case law
257
13.2 Pettkus v Becker - the right way forward?
259
Pt. V
Limiting the Incidence of Restitution
14'Just Factors'
263
14.1 Formalities
264
14.2 Natural obligations
267
14.3 Conclusion
270
15The Defence of Change of Position
271
15.1 The English defence of change of position
271
15.2 The German disenrichment defence in [section] 818 III
279
15.3 The future development of the English defence
297
15.4 Conclusion
305
16Conclusion
307
16.1 Common law and civilian models of unjust enrichment
307
16.2 The unjust factor 'mistake'
308
16.3 The unjust factor 'failure of consideration'
308
16.4 The use of comparative law: transplanting doctrines and structures
309
16.5 The availability of restitution
310
16.6 The proper role of comparative law
310
App
Translation of Some BGB Provisions
311
Bibliography
323
Index
337