DelictA Comprehensive Guide to the Law in Scotland(2nd edition)"This work. provides a reminder of how extensive is the range of the law of delict. The subject might suggest the image of a large mansion to which many additions have been made over the years in response to changing conditions in society. This book rises to the challenge and offers the fortunate visitor a systematic guide to the edifice."(From the Foreword by the Rt Hon Lord Cullen PC, Lord Justice-Clerk, to the first edition).Recognising the multi-faceted nature of the subject, the authors of this book have produced, in a single volume, a truly comprehensive guide to the law. This is essential reading for all students of delict as well as practitioners who require an up-to-date reference.Contents:* Introduction* Negligence - Duty of Care- Negligent Misstatements- Pure Economic Loss- Nervous Shock- Breach of Duty of Care - Standard of Care- Factual Causation- Remoteness of Damage (Legal Causation)- Professional Negligence* Breach of Statutory Duty* Nuisance* Liability for Animals* Assault* Defamation* Economic Delicts* Passing Off* Breach of Confidence* Product Liability* Occupiers' Liability* Vicarious Liability* Defences in Delict* Remedies* Evidential and Practical Matters* Transfer and Extinction of Liability* The Role of Insurance and Other Compensation Systems as Methods for the Compensation of Victims of DelictFrancis McManus is Emeritus Professor of Law at Edinburgh Napier University.

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