Delict: A Comprehensive Guide to the Law in Scotland 4th ed.

Name: Delict: A Comprehensive Guide to the Law in Scotland 4th ed.
Brand: Edinburgh University Press
SKU: 9781399556293
Price: 643.50 HKD
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Author: Francis McManus; Ronald E. Conway; Eleanor Russell
ISBN: 9781399556293

Edited by Francis McManus · Ronald E. Conway · Eleanor Russell

Coming Soon Edinburgh University Press Available January 2027

Specifications

ISBN-13: 9781399556293
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Publication: January 2027
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: Scotland ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

Provides everything you need to know about the Scots Law of Delict

Covers the important cases in the rapidly developing law of delict, since the previous edition was published in 2021
Covers developments in the law of negligence, nuisance, defamation and vicarious liability
Discusses the Defamation and Malicious Publication (Scotland) Act 2021
Includes a new chapter on International Private Law
Includes new coverage on harassment and unjustified detention

Recognising the multi-faceted nature of the Scots law of delict, this bestselling textbook provides a truly comprehensive guide to the law. With numerous case studies and clear illustration of key concepts, 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.

Incorporates new case law including:

Preface and Acknowledgments; Table of Statutes; Table of Statutory Instruments; Table of Cases; Table of International Legislation; 1.
Introduction: Francis McManus; 2.
Negligence-The Duty of Care: Francis McManus; 3.
The Duty of Care-Negligent Misstatements: Francis McManus; 4.
The Duty of Care-Pure Economic Loss: Francis McManus; 5.
The Duty of Care-Psychiatric Harm: Francis McManus; 6.
Breach of Duty of Care-Standard of Care: Francis McManus; 7.
Factual Causation: Francis McManus; 8.
Remoteness of Damage (Legal Causation): Francis McManus; 9.
Professional Negligence: Ranald Macpherson; 10.
Breach of Statutory Duty: Francis McManus; 11.
Nuisance: Francis McManus; 12.
Liability for Animals: Francis McManus; 13.
Intentional wrongs, Assault, Unjustified Detention, Harassment: Robbie Reid and Scarlet Robertson; 14.
Defamation: Francis McManus; 15.
Economic Delicts: Francis McManus; 16.
Passing Off: Jonathan Brown; 17.
Breach of Confidence: Francis McManus; 18.
Product Liability: Francis McManus; 19.
Occupiers Liability: Francis McManus; 20.
Vicarious Liability: Francis McManus; 21.
Private International Law: Robbie Reid and Scarlet Robertson; 22.
Defences in Delict: Francis McManus; 23.
Remedies: Ronald Conway; 24.
Evidential and Practical Matters: Ronald Conway; 25.
Transfer and Extinction of Remedies: Ronald Conway; 26.
Practicalities in Personal Insurance Claims: The Role of Insurance and Other Sources of Compensation.: Ronald Conway; Appendix: Summary of Key Concepts; Index