An analysis of the English common law, principles of equity and their application in a former British colony : : Cyprus / / by Georghios M. Pikis.

• Author: Pikēs, Geōrgios.
• Place / Publishing House: Leiden ;, Boston : : Brill,, 2017.
• Year of Publication: 2017
• Language: English
• Series: Nijhoff Law Specials 93.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (233 pages) :; illustrations, tables.

This book deals with the genesis, formation and development of two fundamental aspects of English Law, common law and equity. The common law laid down the rules governing cohabitation in communities and human rights. Equity was the offspring of natural law designed to prevent and remedy injustice resulting from unconscionable conduct. English law including both common law and equity was introduced in former British Colonies and dominions. In most of them it was retained after independence. This is the principal legacy of English colonization of countries. The introduction, application and retention of English law is reflected in Cyprus, a former British colony.

Table of Contents

Preliminary Material -- Genesis of the Common Law -- Introduction to the Common Law and Its Application in Cyprus -- Application and Development of the Common Law -- Binding Precedent -- Basic Principles of the Common Law -- The Administration of Justice -- Supplementary Reference to Principles of the Common Law -- Overview of the Common Law -- Origin and Principles of Equity -- Instantiation of the Application of the Principles of Equity -- Breach of Confidence -- Undue Influence -- Cause of Action and Issue Estoppel -- Trusts -- Duress -- Specific Performance -- Set Off -- Equitable Assignment -- Laches -- Subrogation -- Estoppel -- Promissory Estoppel -- Proprietary Estoppel -- Colonial Period -- Independence -- Application of Common Law after Independence -- Cyprus Case Law on the Applicability of the Principles of Equity after Independence -- Epilogue -- Summary.