Ames, Chafee, and Re on Remedies, Cases and Materials

This casebook explores the law of remedies, treating equity as a vital part of modern law and providing extensive coverage of restitution. It also employs the technique of illustrating remedial principles in both tort and contract contexts. The book is named for three previous editors and has a more systematic presentation of equity and new chapters on accounting for profits, constructive trust, equitable compensation, statutory damages, and declaratory judgments.

Format: Hardback
Length: 1125 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2021
Publisher: West Academic Publishing

This casebook delves into the intricate realm of remedies, setting itself apart from other prominent casebooks with its unique features. It treats equity as a fundamental component of modern law, providing an extensive and well-structured coverage of restitution. Moreover, the book employs a pedagogical approach by illustrating numerous remedial principles in both tort and contract contexts, making it invaluable for legal education. In this edition, equity receives a more systematic presentation, complemented by new chapters on accounting for profits, constructive trust, equitable compensation, statutory damages, and declaratory judgments. The book is named in honor of three esteemed previous editors: James Barr Ames, Zechariah Chafee, Jr., and Edward D. Re.

This casebook explores the law of remedies, and several features distinguish it from other leading casebooks.

This book treats equity as a vital part of modern law, and its coverage of restitution is extensive and clearly organized.

The book also employs the pedagogically useful technique of illustrating many remedial principles in both a tort context and a contract context.

In this edition, there is a more systematic presentation of equity, and there are new chapters on accounting for profits, constructive trust, equitable compensation, statutory damages, and declaratory judgments.

The book is named for three of the previous editors: James Barr Ames, Zechariah Chafee, Jr., and Edward D. Re.

Weight: 2010g
Dimension: 254 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781684675258
Edition number: 3 Revised edition