Fisher and Lightwood's Law of Mortgage
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By: Edward Lawson Griffin Tyler, Peter Wolstenholme Young, Clyde Croft
The first Australian edition was published in 1995 and has become the leading Australian work on mortgages.
AI Overview
The book "Fisher and Lightwood's Law of Mortgage" does not appear to be written by Edward Lawson Griffin Tyler, Peter Wolstenholme Young, and Clyde Croft. The actual authors of the 15th edition are Wayne Clark and Justice Morgan, as indicated in the sources provided.
Key Themes and Content
Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers all aspects of the law of mortgages, including what mortgages and charges are, parties to mortgages, void or imperfect securities, transfer and devolution of mortgages, mortgagee's remedies, priorities of mortgages, incidence of the mortgage debt, discharge of the mortgage, accounts and costs.
Legislative Updates: The 15th edition has been fully updated to reflect new legislation, cases, regulatory material, and other developments. This includes the new company charges regime introduced by the Companies Act 2006 (Amendment of Part 25) Regulations 2013, as well as numerous case law developments.
Critical Reception
While there is no specific critical reception provided in the sources, the book is widely regarded as a leading text on the law of mortgages. Its comprehensive coverage and updates make it a valuable resource for practitioners in the field.
Editions and Publication
- First Edition: The book was first published in 1856 and has gone into 13 editions.
- 15th Edition: The 15th edition was published on August 30, 2019, by Butterworths and is authored by Wayne Clark and Justice Morgan.
Availability
The book is available from various legal bookstores and online platforms, including LexisNexis UK, LegalBooks.ie, and Wildy.