Cases on Contracts and Combinations in Restraint of Trade, Selected From the Decisions of English and American Courts, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Albert Martin Kales

 
9781331110545: Cases on Contracts and Combinations in Restraint of Trade, Selected From the Decisions of English and American Courts, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Foundations of trade restraint law in classic cases Discover how courts have treated agreements that limit competition, from public policy debates to practical outcomes for businesses. This volume distills decisions from English and American courts into a focused study of the law as it stood in early modern and modern contexts.

This edition shines a light on the logic behind rulings about combinations in restraint of trade, the role of public policy, and when an agreement may be void or merely unenforceable. While the text centers on doctrine, it also traces how judges balance free competition with legitimate protections for business interests, workers, and consumers. It is a careful, historical look at how the law evolved and how it affects today’s understanding of antitrust concepts.


  • Key principles about when agreements restrain trade and how courts assess public policy

  • Discussion of whether combinations can be illegal without inviting criminal liability

  • Examples and reasoning from notable cases to illustrate rules and exceptions

  • Context for the development of later antitrust and labor-law doctrines



Ideal for students, practitioners, and readers seeking a clear, historical foundation in contract and restraint-of-trade law, with accessible discussion that connects past decisions to present-day issues.














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9781241126810: Cases on contracts and combinations in restraint of trade: selected from the decisions of English and American courts. Volume 1 of 2

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ISBN 10 :  124112681X ISBN 13 :  9781241126810
Editeur : Gale, Making of Modern Law, 2011
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