Scots Law - A Student Guide provides a comprehensive overview of the law in Scotland in clear and concise terms. It covers: the history of Scots law; the sources of Scots law; the judicial system; contract; delict; agency; land law; property and goods; personal insolvency; company law; employment law; child and family law; criminal law; trusts; and succession.
The text takes full account of recent case law and legislative changes, including the Children (Scotland) Act 1995, the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995, the Human Rights Act 1998, the Scotland Act 1998, and the Employment Relations Act 1999.
The student who comes new to the subject will find that the book makes a first class introduction to Scots law. The student who already has an understanding of the sujbect will find that the authors provide a useful and succinct account of the law in each area they consider.
This is an ideal textbook for students on both LL.B. and non-LL.B. courses. The text is set out in a user-friendly manner and there are useful Summary, Case Digest and Further Reading sections organised on a chapter by chapter basis.
