Full Description
Now updated with everything you need to know about the Scots Law of Delict. Recognising the multi-faceted nature of the Scots law of delict, this new edition 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.
Contents
Foreword; Preface; Table of Cases; Table of Legislation; Table of Statutes; Table of Statutory Instruments; Table of European Legislation; 1. Introduction; 2. Negligence: Duty of Care; 3. The Duty of Care: Negligent Misstatements; 4. The Duty of Care: Pure Economic Loss; 5. The Duty of Care: Nervous Shock; 6. Breach of Duty of Care: Standard of Care; 7. Factual Causation; 8. Remoteness of Damage (Legal Causation); 9. Professional Negligence; 10. Breach of Statutory Duty; 11. Nuisance; 12. Liability for Animals; 13. Assault; 14. Defamation; 15. Economic Delicts; 16. Passing Off; 17. Breach of Confidence; 18. Product Liability; 19. Occupiers' Liability; 20. Vicarious Liability; 21. Defences in Delict; 22. Remedies; 23. Evidential and Practical Matters; 24. Transfer and Extinction of Liability; 25. The Role of Insurance and Other Compensation Systems as Methods for the Compensation of Victims of Delict; Appendix; Index.
