Notes on Deeds of Collateral Warranties and the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 (for UK students)

This paper aims to explain the contractual and legal framework that surrounds the use of collateral warranties. It sets out the more important points to be considered when entering into collateral warranties and also explain the alternatives to collateral warranties. After studying this pack, you should be able to:

• Understand the contractual framework surrounding the use of collateral warranties
• Understand the purpose of collateral warranties and the extent of the liabilities
• Identify which parties may require collateral warranties and from whom
• Be aware of which clauses are the most important in a collateral warranty
• Understand the advantages and disadvantages of the use of collateral warranties and the alternatives
• Understand the rights that can be granted by the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 if not excluded

AUTHOR: Frances Forsyth LLB

AUTHOR OF FIRST EDITION: Pauline Makepeace LLB PGCE MCIArb

Price: £35.00 (includes postage and packaging)

Satisfies up to 5 hours CPD

Study paper, Question paper and model answers

Study paper updated September 2009

ISBN 1904388395