Caney's The Law of Suretyship

“… the authoritative textbook on the law of suretyship since its first publication … a veritable gold mine of authority…” Review of 4th edition in Tydskrif vir Hedendaagse Romeins-Hollandse Reg, 1995. This book 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. This book’s treatment of its subject is thorough and comprehensive, yet 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.