A user-friendly guide to the components of the law of delict in Scotland Delict Essentials, now in its third edition, is an invaluable study guide for students. It provides up-to-date, concise and comprehensive coverage of the law of delict in Scotland and is an ideal text for students who come new to the subject and for those preparing for exams.The law of delict in Scotland is based on the Roman law idea of wrongful conduct and deals with civil wrongs, that is, the law which governs compensation between individuals, or between individuals and companies, for a perceived damage. It includes the laws on, for example: negligence, nuisance, occupier's liability, product liability, defamation, breach of confidence, liability for animals, breach of statutory duty, vicarious liability, defences and remedies. This book is also an excellent resource for those who need to refresh or update their knowledge on this unique area of Scots Law.Key Features * Includes updates to the law in negligence, nuisance and vicarious liability* Summary sections of Essential Facts and Essential Cases * Useful revision guide for students on key elements of the subject* Clear and concise structure Professor Francis McManus has been teaching law for over forty years. He has published several successful textbooks including Delict: A Comprehensive Guide (2nd edition, 2011) and Environmental Law in Scotland: An Introduction and Guide (2016) and is a contributor to Why Noise Matters: A Worldwide Perspective on the Problems, Policies and Solutions (2016).Cover design:[EUP logo]edinburghuniversitypress.

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