ESSENTIALS OF COMMERCIAL LAW a classic work authored by Wallace H. Whigam originally published in 1913 has been preserved and republished by LAW RESEARCH GROUP. This publication presents itself as an excellent resource for anyone seeking to further understand the “essentials of commercial law” as well as its history. As a the publisher it is our sincere opinion that the reader will be pleased with how simple the information was presented by the author. Although many would agree that the study of Law in general is often a mundane undertaking, let alone Commercial Law; however, it is our opinion that this publication shall be an excellent addition to the library of the attorney, law student as well as anyone desiring a further education on this subject. Chapter List I. INTRODUCTION—LAWS II. PROPERTY III. READING LESSONS IN BUSINESS LAW IV. FORMATION OF CONTRACTS V. THE FIRST ELEMENT—THE PARTIES VI. THE SECOND ELEMENT—THE SUBJECT MATTER VII. THE THIRD ELEMENT—THE CONSIDERATION VIII. THE FOURTH ELEMENT—THE AGREEMENT IX. THE OPERATION OF THE CONTRACT X. THE INTERPRETATION OF THE CONTRACT XI. A LESSON ON EVIDENCE XII. HOW TO DRAW UP A CONTRACT XIII. A READING LESSON IN REVIEW XIV. APPLICATION OF COURT DECISIONS TO FACTS XV. MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS XVI. AGNECY XVII. RELATIONS OF AGENT AND PRINCIPAL XVIII. TERMINATION OF AGENCY XIX. APPLICATION OF COURT DECISIONS TO FACTS XX. MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS XXI. PARTNERSHIP XXII. POWERS AND LIABILITES XXIII. DISSOLUTION AND ITS CONSEQUENCES XXIV. MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS XXV. NOTES AND BILLS XXVI. ELEMENTS OF NEGOTIABLE PAPER XXVII. NOTES XXVIII. DRAFTS XXIX. CHECKS XXX. ESSENTIALS OF INDORSEMENTS XXXI. CONDITIONS OF TRANSFER XXXII. ADDITIONAL CONTRACTS XXXIII. DEFENSES XXXIV. GUARANTY AND SURETY XXXV. APPLICATION OF COURT DECISION TO FACTS XXXVI. MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS XXXVII. SALES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY XXXVIII. CONDITIONAL SALES AND RIGHTS OF THE PARTIES XXXIX. MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS XL. BILMENTS XLI. BENEFITS OF BAILMENT XLII. SPECIAL CLASSES OF BAILMENTS XLIII. MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS XLIV. CORPORATIONS XLV. POWERS XLVI. INVESTMENTS AND SPECULATION XLVII. MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS XLVIII. INSURANCES XLIX. MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS L. REAL PROPERTY LI. LANDLORD AND TENANT LII. MORTGAGEES LIII. TITLE LIV. MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.