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This Manual takes a practical approach to identifying and choosing remedial relief and the calculation of damages. For all students and practitioners who face the challenge of finding practical solutions to real problems, this Manual will provide substantive law, problems, and worked examplesacross a range of topics which frequently arise in general practice.The first part covers the general principles of contract and tort remedies, with in depth instruction on the calculation of damages in personal injury and fatal accident cases. In addition, remedies that may be available in various areas of the law, including judicial review, real property, trusts,race and sex discrimination, EC remedies, and the European Convention on Human Rights are also covered. This part of the Manual includes a series of questions and answers illustrating common factual situations arising in the relevant areas and possible appropriate remedies which provide guidance onhow to approach the subject.Increasingly practitioners must be familiar with the financial implications of seeking and obtaining relief and the second part covers tax law, understanding basic accounts, and the general principles of insolvency. Further questions with related solutions may be found in this part of the Manual.In addition to a wide-ranging text of substantive law and practical guidance, the Manual includes a final part which contains numerous problems to enable students and practitioners to apply relevant law and to choose an appropriate remedy which will best fulfil the client's objective. The combinedexpertise of the authors has produced a highly informative and useful sourcebook for everyday practice.