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The Law of Delict in Scotland

The Law of Delict in Scotland

Author: Elspeth Christie Reid
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
ISBN: 9781474416788
Published In: February 2022
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: Scotland ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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An exhaustive account of the modern law of Delict in a historical and comparative context.

Covers negligence, injuries to specific interests (such as defamation and assault), statutory liability, and defences and remedies
Includes an introductory section that sets out the historical foundations for the modern law, and explains the principles common to all areas of liability
Essential reading at all levels in Scottish law schools (undergraduate, taught and research postgraduates, and academics) and for the Scottish legal profession: solicitors, advocates and in-house lawyers
Cross-referenced throughout for easy navigation

In this important book, Elspeth Reid presents an integrated treatment of the law of Delict in Scotland. Alongside its focus upon the Scots sources, where appropriate it also gives full consideration to case law and commentary from other jurisdictions, especially England and Wales.

Table of Cases

Table of Statutes

Table of Statutory Instruments

Table of European Legislation

Preface

Abbreviations

Part I. Introduction

1. Historical Introduction

2. Fundamental Concepts

3. Liability for the Acts of Others

Part II. Negligence

4. Duty of Care