Caney's the Law of Suretyship

This work needs no introduction. For more than 60 years it has been the standard source of reference on the law of suretyship in South Africa. The 4th edition (1992) received high praise. The 5th edition, by the same authors, incorporates the developments over the past decade. Quite a lot of the text had to be rewritten to reflect the all the changes to this area of the law. The book's treatment of its subject is thorough and comprehensive, but accessible to the non-specialist. The crisp and readable text is supported by a wealth of authority, additional information and discussion in the footnotes. The Law of Suretyship is divided into three parts, dealing with the nature, formation and operation of the contract of suretyship; the rights of suretyship; and the release of the surety. Each of these stages in the life of the contract of suretyship is discussed in detail.