Delict: A Comprehensive Guide to the Law - Softcover

Mcmanus, Francis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471969168 ISBN 13: 9780471969167

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1999

Synopsis

"This new work provides a reminder of how extensive is the range ofthe law of delict The subject might suggest the image of a largemansion to which many additions have been made over the years inresponse to changing conditions in society This book rises to thechallenge and offers the fortunate visitor a systematic guide tothe edifice." From the Foreword by The Rt Hon. Lord Cullen PC, LordJustice-Clerk

The Scots law of delict encompasses a vast array of legal sourcesand contradictions many elements are modern and highly developedwhile others remain ancient and obscure. The majority of delictualprinciples are caselaw driven and yet, increasingly, legislationplays a part. Further, although the concept of delict is limited tothe Scottish jurisdiction, private international law cannot beignored. Recognising the multi-faceted nature of the subject, theauthors of Delict have produced, in one single volume, a trulycomprehensive guide to the law. Illustrated throughout withnumerous explanatory case studies, and featuring key questionsafter each chapter which act as a useful aid to comprehension, thisis essential reading for all students encountering delict for thefirst time as well as practitioners who require a ready referencefor their practice.

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About the Author

Francis McManus and Josphine Bisacre are the authors of Delict: A Comprehensive Guide to the Law, published by Wiley.

From the Back Cover

"This new work provides a reminder of how extensive is the range of the law of delict? The subject might suggest the image of a large mansion to which many additions have been made over the years in response to changing conditions in society? This book rises to the challenge and offers the fortunate visitor a systematic guide to the edifice." From the Foreword by The Rt Hon. Lord Cullen PC, Lord Justice-Clerk

The Scots law of delict encompasses a vast array of legal sources and contradictions ? many elements are modern and highly developed while others remain ancient and obscure. The majority of delictual principles are caselaw driven and yet, increasingly, legislation plays a part. Further, although the concept of delict is limited to the Scottish jurisdiction, private international law cannot be ignored. Recognising the multi-faceted nature of the subject, the authors of Delict have produced, in one single volume, a truly comprehensive guide to the law. Illustrated throughout with numerous explanatory case studies, and featuring key questions after each chapter which act as a useful aid to comprehension, this is essential reading for all students encountering delict for the first time as well as practitioners who require a ready reference for their practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471969168
• ISBN 13: 9780471969167
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 684