Benjamin's Sale of Goods

Authors: A.G. Guest, L.S. Sealy, F.M.B. Reynolds, C.J. Miller, D. Harris, G.H. Trietel, E.P. Ellinger, C.G.J. Morse & E. Lomnicka

Price: £470.00 (including first supplement)

Edition: 7th Edition (September 2006) & First Supplement (June 2008)

ISBN: 978-1-84703718-3

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Benjamin's Sale of Goods was first published in 1868 and has since become the authoritative text on sale of goods.  It includes an analysis of both UK and international sale of goods law.  The new edition (thankfully retaining its one volume approach) provides a wonderfully written, authoritative and accessible account of sale of goods law.

The new edition includes the latest case-law and legislation such as the Sale and Supply of Goods to Consumers Regulations 2002.  These additions have been incorporated seamlessly and do not disrupt the balance or flow of the text.  The text continues to be both authoritative and accessible: allowing both undergraduates and experienced practitioners to quickly understand the principles.  In particular, the section dealing with the Hire Purchase Act 1964 provides an excellent narrative and explanation of the relevant case law on the definitions of 'motor dealer', 'debtor', 'disposition', 'good faith' and 'notice'.

Benjamin's Sale of Goods is superbly laid-out with the material being divided into small and manageable sections.  This allows the reader to quickly turn to the answer and also ensures that the relevance and context of the material is understood.  It is also complimented by a thorough and detailed index allowing relevant sections to be quickly found.  The footnotes are also excellent: providing fantastic additional resources to allow the reader to research a particular issue.

In June 2008 the authors published an extremely welcome supplement to Benjamin's Sale of Goods which covers the latest case-law and statutory developments since the main work was published.  The supplement is, like the main work, superbly written and accessible.  By stating at the start of each chapter which parts have been updated and following it up by clearly showing which paragraphs have been amended and, more importantly, how, the supplement ensures the reader is fully aware of the latest developments in this fast moving and fascinating area of law.

For anyone interested in sale of goods law, both national and international, this is a clear, authoritative and comprehensive text.  The authors have split the material with thought to maximise the impact and usefulness of the text.  It is, without doubt, the best text concerning sale of goods and is an indispensable bible which is always beside my desk.

Reviewed on 21 July 2007 (Revised on 30 September 2008)

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