Elspeth Reid

The Law of Delict in Scotland

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Produktbeschreibung

A comprehensive account of the modern law of Delict in a historical and comparative context In this important book, Elspeth Reid presents an integrated treatment of the law of Delict in Scotland. Alongside its focus upon the Scots sources, the book where appropriate gives full consideration to case law and commentary from other jurisdictions, especially England and Wales. - Offers detailed coverage of 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 Elspeth Reid is Professor Emerita of Scottish Private Law at the University of Edinburgh.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Edinburgh University Press
• Seitenzahl: 1264
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Februar 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 173mm x 56mm
• Gewicht: 1837g
• ISBN-13: 9781474416788
• ISBN-10: 1474416780
• Artikelnr.: 60012427

Autorenporträt

Elspeth Reid is Professor of Scottish Private Law at the University of Edinburgh. She has published extensively in Scotland and abroad on comparative private law themes, including in particular the law of delict/tort. She is the Series Editor of the Edinburgh Studies in Law monograph series.