This new work provides a detailed analysis of the law of bank liability. Covering the central issues and underlying legal principles, the book outlines liability in negligence and contract, with specific reference to the banking practice and existing case law concerning banks in this field.
The book begins with a consideration of the nature of the general banker-customer relationship, the obligations it poses and the issues relating to the commencement of the banking relationship. The following chapters address the various activities undertaken by a lender and the issues which might...