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the law governing the recovery of residential property in Scotland & covers all
the major issues which arise in practice. It is an invaluable & highly practical guide to the complex statutory schemes in this
area of law & an essential text for practitioners.
Avizandum Publishing’s successful series of statutes for students continues to grow with a new title
published this autumn: Avizandum Legislation on International Private Law in Scotland. New editions
of the statutes on Property, Trusts & Succession, Family Law, Commercial & Consumer Law, & the Law of
Obligations will also be published in September.
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Evictions in Scotland
A Stalker
Expected Publication Date: 30/09/07
ISBN: 9781904968184
£35.00 Pbk
Evictions in Scotland provides a comprehensive guide to the law governing the recovery of residential property in Scotland.
Coverage includes unlawful evictions; pre-action notices; termination of tenancy contracts; assured & short assured tenancies;
Scottish secure tenancies & short Scottish secure tenancies; & court procedure
in eviction proceedings. It analyses the complex statutory schemes which give
security of tenure to occupiers & examines, in particular, the grounds for recovery of possession
under the Housing (Scotland) Acts 1988 & 2001.
The text concentrates on the issues which arise most frequently in practice. It reflects the author’s experience as senior solicitor
to Shelter Scotland from 1999–2006.
Avizandum Statutes:
Avizandum Statutes are designed specifically to provide undergraduates at Scottish universities with legislation &, where
appropriate, other core materials in a readily accessible format. All materials have been selected on the basis of their relevance
to university courses, & appear in amended form. The lack of annotation & commentary means that the volumes are ideal for use in
examinations.
NEW TITLE: Avizandum Legislation on International Private Law in Scotland
E B Crawford & J M Carruthers (Eds)
Expected Publication Date: 10/09/07
ISBN: 9781904968238
£19.95 Pbk
The rules of international private law in Scotland have become increasingly legislative in nature in recent years. This new volume
provides a readily accessible collection of material – Scottish, UK & EU – on those areas of private law – the laws of persons,
obligations, property – in which a foreign element may arise. It is a useful work of reference for IPL-related courses at Scottish
universities & for practitioners advising on IPL matters.
Avizandum Statutes on Scots Commercial & Consumer Law 2007-2008
J Hamilton (Ed)
Expected Publication Date: 20/09/07
ISBN: 9781904968214
£24.95 Pbk
This volume contains selected materials relating to commercial & consumer law as it affects Scotland. It also includes provisions
relating to partnership law. New material for 2007 includes the bankruptcy provisions of the
Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Act 2007.
Key contents:
Consumer Credit Act 1974;
Sale of Goods Act 1979;
Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985;
Consumer Protection Act 1987;
Unfair Commercial Practices Directive.
Avizandum Statutes on Scots Family Law 2007-2008
J Mair (Ed)
Published: Aug 07
ISBN: 9781904968191
£16.95 Pbk
This volume includes the statutory provisions relating to adult domestic relations & parent & child. New material for 2007 includes
the Adoption and Children (Scotland) Act 2007.
Key contents:
Matrimonial Homes (Family Protection) (Scotland) Act 1981;
Children (Scotland) Act 1995;
Civil Partnership Act 2004;
Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006.
Avizandum Statutes on the Scots Law of Obligations (3rd edn)
L Macgregor (Ed)
Expected Publication Date: 10/10/07
ISBN: 9781904968221
£24.95 Pbk
By bringing together all the relevant materials on obligations – statutes, statutory instruments, EU Directives & Codes – this volume
provides a useful resource for both contract & delict courses.
Key contents:
Occupiers’ Liability (Scotland) Act 1960;
Damages (Scotland) Act 1976;
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977;
Age of Legal Capacity (Scotland) Act 1991;
Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995.
Avizandum Statutes on the Scots Law of Property, Trusts & Succession 2007-2008
A Steven & S Wortley (Eds)
Expected Publication Date: 10/09/07
ISBN: 9781904968207
£22.95 Pbk
This volume contains the main statutory provisions relating to both heritable & moveable property, as well as to trusts & succession
law, in Scotland. The 2007 edition includes the Land Registration (Scotland) Rules 2006 & relevant provisions of the Bankruptcy and
Diligence etc (Scotland) Act 2007.
Key contents:
Conveyancing and Feudal Reform (Scotland) Act 1970;
Land Registration (Scotland) Act 1979;
Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003;
Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004:
Succession (Scotland) Act 1964.
Childhood and Crime
C McDiarmid
Publisher: Dundee University Press
Published: July 07
ISBN: 9781845860127
£50.00 Pbk
This unique text argues that it is possible to reconcile the competing & often polarized demands of justice & welfare so that the
child's criminality & vulnerability are simultaneously accommodated.
Contents: Introduction; The Context of the Bulger Case & its Ripple Effect; Children & the Mental Element in Criminal Law;
Recognition of the Child's Criminal Capacity in Law: Two Examples; The Treatment of Children in Scots Criminal Law Historically;
The Modern Law; Welfare & the Children's Hearings System: ‘Justice’ within Welfare; Concluding Thoughts.
Evidence
F P Davidson
Publisher: W Green/SULI
Published: June 07
ISBN: 9780414014718
£165.00 Hbk
Fraser Davidson’s new title on evidence fills an important gap in the SULI series. This modern &
comprehensive treatment of the law of evidence pays full regard to the human rights dimension of the
subject. The author seeks to address the conceptual basis of key doctrines, where appropriate locating
them in their historical & comparative context. This will be an invaluable reference tool for both
practitioners & academics.
Contents: Introduction (History, Purpose & Basic Concepts of Evidence); What must be proved and what need
not be proved; The Burden of Proof; The Standard of Proof; Real Evidence; Documentary Evidence; The
Conduct of a Proof or Trial; The Competence and Compellability of Witnesses; Improperly Obtained Evidence;
Character Evidence; Opinion; The Rule against Hearsay and its Exceptions; Privilege; Public Interest
Immunity; Sufficiency; Appeals.
Law Basics: European Community (3rd edn)
A Reid
Publisher: W Green
Published: May 07
ISBN: 9780414016729
£12.50 Pbk
An easy-to-use study guide covering the most important elements of both constitutional & substantive EC law.
This edition has been fully revised to incorporate a number of significant changes to the EC regime,
including: the proposed European constitution; the accession of Bulgaria & Romania; the competition rules
of Reg 1/2003; the new Citizenship Directive 2004/38; the new recognition of qualifications regime of
Directive 2005/36; the new Services Directive; and the new EU equality legislation.
Prisons, Prisoners and Parole
D Thomson
Publisher: W Green
Published: May 07
ISBN: 9780414016927
£50.00 Pbk
An essential purchase for those wishing to stay up-to-date on this area of the law. Relevant law has
undergone significant change in recent years following the implementation of the Human Rights Act 1998
& subsequent ground-breaking cases such as Napier v Scottish Ministers. This text provides an
expansive account of the laws governing prisons, looking at the theory behind imprisonment whilst offering
insight into future development of this area of the law. The book takes into account the provisions of the
Custodial Sentences & Weapons (Scotland) Act which amends the law relating to the confinement & release of
prisoners.
Road Traffic Law in Scotland (4th edn)
Lord Wheatley
Publisher: Tottel Publishing
Published: June 07
ISBN: 9781845922931
£65.00 Pbk
An established reference manual for all those involved in the detection & prosecution of road traffic
offences. This edition is fully updated to take into account legislative & case law developments since
publication of the third edition in 2000.
Contents: Definitions. Identification of driver. Dangerous & careless driving. Drink related offences.
Preliminary breath tests & provision of breath tests for analysis. Use of specimens & evidence in
proceedings under the Road Traffic Act 1988. Miscellaneous; hospital patients; detention & interpretation
of ss 9, 10, 11 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. Other road traffic offences. Licences: disqualification,
endorsement & fixed penalties. Public service vehicles & carriage of goods by road. Appendices.
The Scottish Law Directory 2007
Butterworths Editorial Staff
Publisher: LexisNexis Butterworths
ISBN: 9781405725866
Published: Aug 07
£59.95 Hbk
The official list of certificated solicitors in Scotland for 2007.
Accounts and Audit of Limited Liability Partnerships (2nd edn)
Y Lang & C Copeman
Publisher: Tottel Publishing
Published: June 07
ISBN: 9781845928100
£68.00 Pbk
A practical guide to the professional legal and accounting requirements which apply to the preparation &
audit of LLP accounts. This second edition takes account of the new SORP published in 2006, and the impact
of the new Companies Act 2006. The book considers in detail the content of the annual report of an LLP,
and looks at members’ remuneration and interests, retirement benefits, stocks, taxation, related parties
and financing. It contains practical examples of disclosure requirements and a model annual report.
Beyond Dogmatics: Law and Society in the Roman World
J Cairns & PJ Du Plessis (Eds)
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Published: June 07
ISBN: 9780748627936
£45.00 Hbk
This book is an important contribution to the current lively debate about the relationship between law &
society in the Roman world. This debate has had a profound impact upon the study of law & history & has
created sharply divided opinions on the extent to which law may be said to be a product of the society
that created it.
This work is an attempt to provide a balanced assessment of the various points of view. A distinguished
international group of scholars addresses the debate by focusing on studies of law & empire, codes &
codification, death & economics, commerce & procedure.
This book does not purport to provide a complete survey of Roman private law in light of Roman society.
Its primary aim is to address specific areas of the law with a view to contributing to the larger
debate.
British Government and the Constitution: Text and Materials (6th edn)
C Turpin & A Tomkins
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521690294
Published: May 07
£35.00 Pbk
This edition sees a major restructuring of the material, as well as a complete updating. New developments
such as the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 & recent case law concerning the sovereignty of Parliament, the
Human Rights Act, counter-terrorism & protests against the Iraq War, among other matters, are extracted &
analysed. While it includes extensive material & commentary on contemporary constitutional reform, the
book covers the historical traditions & the continuity of the British constitution as well as the current
tide of change. All the chapters contain detailed suggestions for further reading. Designed principally
for law students the book includes substantial extracts from parliamentary & other political sources, as
well as from legislation & case law. Much of the material has been reworked & the book provides a detailed
yet accessible account of the British constitution at a fascinating moment in its ongoing development.
Butterworths Employment Law Handbook (15th edn)
P Wallington (Ed)
Publisher: LexisNexis
ISBN: 9781405725507
Published: July 07
£72.00 Pbk
The 15th edition is fully updated to take into account all the relevant changes since the previous edition.
Cross-references are also provided to Harvey on Industrial Relations and Employment Law. A portable,
up-to-date reference source that is an essential & easy-to-use tool for all employment practitioners.
Capital Gains Tax Roll-over, Hold-over and Deferral Reliefs 2006-07
Publisher: Tottel Publishing
ISBN: 9781845922580
Published: May 07
£82.95 Pbk
A unique & user-friendly reference guide to the calculation, process & operation of three of the main
capital gains tax reliefs. Published annually, this book contains all the information that tax
practitioners whose clients are subject to capital gains tax will require. It is designed to be used on a
day-in day-out basis, with handy hints, tips & planning suggestions, over 160 worked examples, & is fully
updated to the latest legislation.
Charlesworth & Percy on Negligence: 1st Supplement to 11th edn
C Walton & S Wood
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
ISBN: 9781847031969
Published: Aug 07
£65.00 Pbk
Child Support Handbook 2007/08 (15th edn)
CPAG
Publisher: Child Poverty Action Group
ISBN: 9781906076023
Published: July 07
£24.00 Pbk
Fully updated to give clear, practical guidance to the child support scheme as it applies in 2007-2008.
The handbook covers: the Child Support Agency; interviews & decision making by the BA/Jobcentre Plus;
applications; information seeking powers; revisions, supersessions & appeals; maintenance collection &
enforcement; the old scheme formula & departures from the formula.
There are practical examples, & tactical hints & arguments for use when supporting good cause, review or
appeal. Fully indexed & cross-referenced to legislation & case law, & to CPAG’s Welfare Benefits &
Tax Credits Handbook. The handbook is the standard guide for claimants & other parents affected,
solicitors, welfare rights advisers, CABx, social workers, women's groups & children's charities.
Child Support: Legislation 2007-08 (8th edn)
E Jacobs
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
ISBN: 9781847032812
Published: Aug 07
£85.00 Pbk
Directory of Local Authorities 2007
Sweet & Maxwell Editorial Staff
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
ISBN: 9781847032232
£62.50 Pbk
An invaluable tool for anyone involved in conveyancing searches & property work. Fully updated every year,
it contains complete contact information for every local authority in England, Scotland & Wales.
The Directory is more than just a listing of local authorities. It also provides: A gazetteer of over
25,000 place names, all cross referenced to the appropriate authority; Full contact details for authorities,
including email addresses & URLs where available; Conveyancing fees & charges for each authority;
Contact details of other key organisations involved in the conveyancing process (Land Registry Offices,
Principal Mortgage Lenders, etc);The council solicitor's name.
Electronic Signatures in Law (2nd edn)
S Mason
Publisher: Tottel Publishing
Published: Jul 07
ISBN: 9781847660510
£130.00 Hbk
A practical, yet comprehensive, guide to understanding electronic signatures. Starting with a clear
overview of the concept & history of all forms of signature, this book provides an in-depth analysis
of: what constitutes an electronic signature, the form an electronic signature can take, issues relating
to evidence & formation of contract & negligence, including chapters on Canada, Germany & the USA by guest
authors. Essential reading for all lawyers: every lawyer who communicates with their client uses an
electronic signature. The case law on electronic signatures covers a vast range of law including: Employment,
Family, Divorce proceedings, Formation of contracts, Insurance, Wills, Public administration, Judicial
use, Statute of Frauds, Property transactions, Local Government, Planning, Criminal, Corporations A truly
international perspective – pertinent case law from 28 jurisdictions. This book gives a fantastic insight
into the way different jurisdictions deal with different forms of electronic signatures.
Emerging Issues in Tort Law
J W Neyers et al (Eds)
Publisher: Hart Publishing
ISBN: 9781841137070
Published: June 07
£75.00 Hbk
In this book, articles by leading tort scholars from Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Israel, New Zealand,
the United Kingdom & the United States deal with important theoretical & practical issues that are
emerging in the law of torts. The articles analyse recent leading developments in areas such as economic
negligence, causation, vicarious liability, non-delegable duty, breach of statutory duty, intentional
torts, damages, & tort law in the family. They provide a foretaste of the issues that will face tort law
in the near future & offer critical viewpoints that should not go unheeded. With its rich breadth of
contributors & topics, Emerging Issues in Tort Law will be highly useful to lawyers, judges &
academics across the common law world.
Equal Opportunities Handbook (4th edn)
M Edwards
Publisher: Tottel Publishing
Published: July 07
ISBN: 9781845922238
£65.00 Pbk
A thorough reference guide to all aspects of the law relating to equal opportunities & discrimination.
The handbook provides accessible & straightforward advice to help practitioners with the day-to-day
problems encountered when dealing with this complex area of the law. The new fourth edition has been fully
updated to take account of developments in the law on maternity rights, equal pay, disability & sexual
harrassment; new codes of practice on race & disability, & developments in practice & approach.
The Grammar of Criminal Law American, Comparative, and International:
Volume One: Foundations
G P Fletcher
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: June 07
ISBN: 9780195103106
£32.99 Hbk
A 3-volume work that addresses the field of international & comparative criminal law, with its primary
focus on the issues of international concern, ranging from genocide, to domestic efforts to combat
terrorism, to torture, & to other international crimes. The first volume is devoted to
foundational issues. The Grammar of Criminal Law is unique in its systematic emphasis on the
relationship between language & legal theory; there is no comparable comparative study of legal language.
Written in the spirit of Fletcher’s classic Rethinking Criminal Law , this work is essential
reading in the field of international & comparative law.
The JCT Design & Build Contract 2005 (3rd edn)
D Chappell
Publisher: Blackwell Publishing
Published: June 07
ISBN: 9781405159241
£59.50 Hbk
This major new edition of David Chappell's well regarded book has been substantially revised to take
account of the new contract terms & different structure. It also considers: the latest RIBA Terms of
Engagement; the standard novation agreements from the CIC & City of London Law Society. Contains more
than 70 additional cases. It discusses areas where problems frequently arise: the allocation of design
responsibility, discrepancies, the role of the employer's agent, payment provisions, the approval of
drawings.
The book will be useful for contractors, for professionals acting as employer's agent, whether architect,
engineer or surveyor, & for the design team acting for the contractor. It will also be of interest to
employers embarking on design & build for the first time & to lawyers.
The Law of Evidence (3rd edn)
I Dennis
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
Published: June 07
ISBN: 9780421888500
£30.95 Pbk
Analyses the law of evidence, while placing the subject within its theoretical context. Presents the
information in a logical structure following on from the introduction of the basic concepts through to the
exclusionary rules of the law of evidence. Offers an integrated approach to evidence which includes
essential doctrinal analysis. Takes account of evidence theory, psychological research on information
processing & retrieval, socio-legal work on police investigations, & jury research projects. Examines the
recasting of the regime for obtaining identification evidence in the PACE Code of Practice. Covers the
many changes brought about by the Criminal Justice Act 2003 which has recast the law on hearsay &
character evidence & changed laws on disclosure & the examination of witnesses.
Mayson, French & Ryan on Company Law 2007-2008 (24th edn)
D French, S Mayson & C Ryan
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: Aug 07
ISBN: 9780199210817
£32.99 Pbk
This new edition is fully updated to take into account the passing of the Companies Act 2006, making it
one of the only textbooks on the market to accurately reflect the evolving company law landscape. The
legislative framework is fleshed out with discussion of provisions relating to the creation, financing
& management of companies, as well as their insolvency & winding up. Quotations from important judgements
accompany discussions of the substantive case law, providing detailed presentation & analysis.
Contents: 1. Registration; 2. Memorandum of Association; 3. Articles of Association; 4. Disclosure;
5. Corporate Personality; 6. Shares; 7. Offering Shares to the Public; 8. Transfer of Shares;
9. Accounts; 10. Distributions & the Maintenance of Capital; 11. Borrowing, Credit and Security;
12. Marketable Loans; 13. Market Abuse; 14. Shareholders; 15. Directors; 16. Directors' Duties;
17. Corporate Officers & Promoters; 18. Remedies for Maladministration; 19. Dealings with a Company;
20. Company Insolvency & Liquidation.
Media Law (4th edn)
P Carey et al
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
Published: July 07
ISBN: 9781847030160
£26.95 Pbk
Provides a succinct & lucid introduction to all areas of the law relating to print, broadcast
& electronic media. Written in a clear style making it equally accessible to law & media students. Covers
the latest legislative developments including: Freedom of Information Act 2000; Courts Act 2003; Criminal
Justice Act 2003; Sexual Offences Act 2003; Serious Organised Crimes & Police Act 2005. Discusses the
latest case law, goes through the key issues & explains the complex principles of media law. Contains
extracts from the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights, the Press Complaints
Commission’s Code of Practice & the Independent Television Commission’s programme code.
Mooting and Advocacy Skills
D Pope & D Hill
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
Published: Jul 07
ISBN: 9780421924703
£18.00 Pbk
What is mooting & why should you do it? Preparation; Reading the moot problem & devising a time-efficient
research strategy; Drafting the skeleton argument; Preparing notes for submissions; Practising
submissions; Preparation of authorities; Appearing; Preparing for the first moot; Courtroom etiquette;
Speaking; Opening remarks; Making oral submissions; Dealing with judicial intervention; Responding to
opponents' submissions & replying; Time management; Concluding remarks; Assisting team mates; Reflection
& learning from mistakes; Organising a mooting competition.
A Practitioner’s Guide to Directors’ Duties and Responsibilities (3rd edn)
T Boxell
Publisher: City & Financial Publishing
Published: Aug 07
ISBN: 9781905121205
£95.00 Pbk
Fully updated in light of the Companies Act 2006, this third edition provides practical advice & guidance
on the many & varied responsibilities of UK directors. The legal & regulatory environment for directors
is much changed since the second edition of this Guide was published. The introduction of the Companies
Act 2006 has codified directors’ duties, providing for the first time a statutory statement of what these
duties are.
Other important changes covered by this book include the updated version of the Combined Code, which
applies to listed companies for accounting years beginning on or after 1 November 2006. At a European
level, the Transparency Directive imposes obligations on listed companies to make further notifications
to the market. For companies regulated by the Financial Services Authority, new developments affect the
way in which the FSA supervises the conduct of directors.
This book is a high-level review of the UK law, written by an experienced team of practitioners from
leading law firms. It is an essential publication for directors, their advisors & anyone wanting an
informed & practical view of directors’ duties under the new Companies Act.
Textbook on International Law (6th edn)
M Dixon
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: Jul 07
ISBN: 9780199208180
£26.99 Pbk
Concise coverage of all the core topics studied on international law courses, providing students new to
the subject with a complete & accurate introduction within a manageable length. Uses topical real life
issues to illustrate key concepts, bringing the subject to life. Includes a glossary & further reading
references to help students get to grips with legal terminology and find additional sources for research.
Fully supported by an Online Resource Centre providing updates on case law & legislative developments.
New to this edition: Summary of key issues at the end of each chapter; Further coverage of the
international criminal court and the use of force; Topical examples from Guantanamo to military
intervention in Iraq.
Tolley’s Employment Handbook (21st edn)
Members of 11 King's Bench Walk
Publisher: LexisNexis
Published: Jul 07
ISBN: 9780754532651
£92.00 Pbk
Written in a clear, highly accessible style. Covers every aspect of employment law. The handbook is
designed to assist you with every query you may have on routine subjects, such as maternity benefits &
recruitment, & to provide expert guidance on more sensitive areas of the law such as sex discrimination
& redundancy. The 21st edition is up-to-date with all recent changes in employment law & will help you
understand exactly how these developments affect you, your company, your employees or your clients.
Tolley’s Guide to the Charities Act 2006
J-P da Costa & H Harvie
Publisher: LexisNexis
Published: May 07
ISBN: 9780754527466
£64.95 Pbk
Includes the Act in full, supplemented by detailed commentary. This practical guide to the new
Charities Act focuses on the impact of the Act & fully explains to charities & their advisers the effect
of the changes.
Transnational Commercial Law Primary Materials
R Goode et al
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: June 07
ISBN: 9780199287079
£40.00 Pbk
This companion to Transnational Commercial Law: Text, Cases and Materials contains up-to-date
primary materials for students without linking commentary. This compilation of instruments covers areas
such as treaty law, contracts, electronic commerce, international sales, agency & distribution,
international credit transfers & bank payment undertakings, international secured transactions,
cross-border insolvency, securities settlement & securities collateral, conflict of laws, civil procedure,
& commercial arbitration.
Treitel: The Law of Contract (12th edn)
E Peel
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
Published: July 07
ISBN: 9780421948402
£35.95 Pbk
A widely adopted textbook for students & a valuable source of reference for practitioners. Much of this
new edition has been rewritten & the entire text has been fully updated. Takes account of more than 300
new cases including Shogun Finance Ltd v Hudson; Actionstrength Ltd v International Glass Engineering;
The Golden Victory; Jackson v Royal Bank of Scotland; Brennan v Bolt Burdon;
Lady Navigation Inc v Lauritzencool AB; and Technotrade Ltd v Larkstore Ltd.
Wilkinson’s Road Traffic Referencer 2007
K Marshall & P Wallis
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
Published: July 07
ISBN: 9781847031150
£55.00 Pbk
A selection of titles of interest which are due to be published in the next two months
Please note that the publication dates and prices may be changed by the publishers and are given here
as a guide only!
Contract Law in Scotland (2nd edn)
H L MacQueen & J M Thomson
Publisher: Tottel Publishing
Expected Publication Date: 30/08/07
ISBN: 9781845921477
£38.00 Pbk
This text provides a clear & coherent introduction to the principles of the Scots law of contract.
It explains the different types of contractual situations & looks at the formation, performance
& enforcement of contracts. The problems of cross-border & international contracts are also discussed.
The text is doctrinally based & cases are used primarily for illustrative purposes. Typical contract
clauses & situations are included & explained & diagrams are used to illustrate complex situations.
Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (6th edn)
R S Shiels, I Bradley, P Ferguson
Publisher: W Green
Expected Publication Date: 31/08/07
ISBN: 9780414016972
£69.00 Pbk
All legislative changes to the Act since the 5th edition have been incorporated into this text,
including those made by the Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006. As well as
continuing to cover important amendments such as the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003,
Criminal Justice Act 2003, Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003, the Vulnerable
Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2004 & the Management of Offenders etc (Scotland) Act 2005, all the Bonomy
reforms & the amended Act of Adjournal (Criminal Procedure Rules) 1996 with all forms are included.
With all this in one handy portable guide, this text is essential for anyone dealing with any aspect of
criminal procedure in Scotland.
Delict
J Thomson (Contributing Editor)
Publisher: W Green
Expected Publication Date: 30/09/07
ISBN: 9780414016941
£165.00 Looseleaf
This new volume on delict will fill an important gap in the SULI series. Publishing in an innovative
looseleaf format, the title has been carefully structured to offer clear guidance on the general theory
of delictual liability, as well as providing detailed analysis of protected interests & specific forms of
liability. The title has been compiled by an expert team to provide the most authoritative statement of
this area of the law. The looseleaf format will provide a rounded body of work on the subject of delict,
while allowing scope for the text to develop in the future.
Contents for 2007 include:
The General Part: International Private Law; Delictual Liability at Common Law; Causation; Capacity;
Prescription and Limitation; Defences; Remedies
Protected Interests: Land – Trespass, Common Law Nuisance, Statutory Nuisance; Autonomy of the Person
Specific Forms of Liability: Professional Negligence; Product Liability; Liability for Animals.
Greens Annotated Rules of the Court of Session
Sheriff N Morrison, QC
Publisher: W Green
Expected Publication Date: 31/08/07
ISBN: 9780414016842
£99.00 Pbk
Reproduced from the Parliament House Book, this book provides a comprehensive & authoritative guide to
the practice and procedure of the Court of Session. As well as providing the full text of the Rules of
the Court of Session, this handy, portable volume also provides detailed expert analysis written by
Sheriff Nigel Morrison QC.
Contents: Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session 1994) 1994; Expenses of Party
Litigants (SI 1976/1606); Messengers-at-Arms and Sheriff Officers Rules 1991 (SI 1991/1397);
Solicitors Rights of Audience 1993 (SI 1993/1215); Court of Session etc Fees Order 1997 (SI 1997/688);
Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session Amendment) (Fees of Solicitors, Shorthand Writers and
Witnesses) 2002 (SSI 2002/301); Directions and Practice Notes.
Greens Sheriff Court Rules 2007-2008
Greens Editorial Staff
Publisher: W Green
Expected Publication Date: 31/08/07
ISBN: 9780414016873
£38.00 Pbk
Contents: Fatal Accident and Sudden Deaths Inquiry Procedure (Scotland) Rules 1977; Ordinary Cause
Rules 1993; Summary Applications, Statutory Applications and Appeals etc Rules 1999; Summary Cause
Rules 2002; Small Claims Rules 2002.
Greens Solicitors’ Professional Handbook 2007-2008
Greens Editorial Staff
Publisher: W Green
Expected Publication Date: 31/08/07
ISBN: 9780414016866
£35.00 Pbk
Contents: Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980, as amended; Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 (Foreign Lawyers
and Multi-national Practices) Regulations 2004; Solicitors (Scotland) (Incidental Financial Business)
Practice Rules 2004; Solicitors (Scotland) (Practice Management Course) Practice Rules 2004;
Solicitors (Scotland) (Restriction on Association) Practice Rules 2004; New Multi-National
Practices Rules: (Multi-National Practices) Practice Rules 2005,
MNP Principal Place of Business) Practice Rules 2005, (Registered Foreign Lawyers) etc Practice
Rules 2005; Gazumping, Gazundering and Closing Dates 2005; Solicitors (Scotland)
(Client Communication) Practice Rules 2005; Solicitors (Scotland) (Client Relations Partner) Practice
Rules 2005; Solicitors (Scotland) Professional Indemnity Insurance Rules 2005; Over 50 Practice
Guidelines; Law Society Secretariat.
The Law of Contract in Scotland (3rd edn)
W W McBryde
Publisher: W Green
Expected Publication Date: 30/09/07
ISBN: 9780414016064
£175.00 Hbk
The most comprehensive & authoritative book on the Scots law of contract has been thoroughly updated to
take into account all developments since 2001. The author has also taken the opportunity to revisit
earlier material to ensure that the book is as succinct & accessible as possible. The text combines clear
principles with practical guidance on how to draft clauses & is an indispensable reference tool for
solicitors & academics alike.
Contents: Promises; Capacity; Delivery of Deeds; Formation; Offer & acceptance; Incorporation of terms;
Construction; Implied terms; Jus quaesitum tertio; Joint & several liability; Assignation; Invalidities;
Fraud; Error; Facility & circumvention, & undue influence; Extortion, lesion & good faith; Unfair terms;
Public policy; Breach; Frustration; Damages; Specific implement & interdict; Payment;
Variation & extinction; Death & insolvency; Jurisdiction & conflict of laws.
Law Essentials Series
Publisher: Dundee University Press
Delict
F McManus
Expected Publication Date: 31/10/07
ISBN: 9781845860349
£13.50 Pbk
Up-to-date, concise & comprehensive coverage of the law of delict in Scotland. An ideal text for
students who come new to the subject & for those preparing for exams. This book is also an excellent
resource for those who need to refresh or update their knowledge. Summary sections of Essential Facts
& Essential Cases will help students to identify, understand & remember the key elements of
the subject.
Medical Law
M Earle
Expected Publication Date: 31/10/07
ISBN: 9781845860356
£20.00 Pbk
An abbreviated version of the medical law entry in the Stair Memorial Encyclopedia. This title is an
invaluable study & revision guide for students & health professionals. It provides up-to-date, concise
& comprehensive coverage of medical law in Scotland & is an ideal text for students who come new to the
subject & for those preparing for exams. It is also an excellent resource for those in the field who need
to refresh or update their knowledge. Summary sections of Essential Facts & Essential Cases help students
to identify, understand & remember the key elements of the subject.
Legal Research Skills for Scots Lawyers (2nd edn)
K Fullerton
Expected Publication Date: 30/09/07
ISBN: 9780414015890
£25.00 Pbk
The second edition of Legal Research Skills for Scots Lawyers is a fully revised guide to
legal research skills & sources of information specifically designed for students studying Scots law.
It provides advice on effective & efficient research techniques for both paper & electronic information
sources.The book will also be helpful to practitioners, especially those seeking guidance on today’s
electronic sources of information.
The book is in three parts: Part I deals with the different types of legal information & retrieval
strategies; Part II concentrates on electronic sources; Part III covers research skills.
Contents: Effective search strategies for case law & legislation; Finding articles, books & other
secondary sources of Scots law; UK wide information sources; Researching EU materials; Finding
international law; Finding human rights law; Using the internet for legal research; Detailed advice on
searching online legal databases; Topic based research; Research strategies for essays & problem
questions; Empirical research techniques; Making effective use of information; Using your research
to produce high quality work.
Public Law (2nd edn)
J Munro
Publisher: W Green
Expected Publication Date: 30/09/07
ISBN: 9780414016699
£34.00 Pbk
Comprehensive, up-to-date & accessible coverage of the key areas of Scottish public law. The ideal text
for students, legal practitioners & those working in the public sphere.
Contents:
Constitutional law: Sources & foundations; Elections; Institutions; Devolution
Human rights & civil liberties: The Human Rights Act; Freedom of information; Police powers & public
order; Citizenship, immigration & asylum; Anti-terrorism law
Administrative law: Judicial review; Liability of public authorities; Ombudsmen
Scots Law for Students: An Introduction
D McFadzean (Ed) et al
Publisher: Dundee University Press
Expected Publication Date: 31/08/07
ISBN: 9781845860158
£25.00 Pbk
The first dedicated text available for Certificate for Higher Education students in law. It provides
up-to-date, concise & comprehensive coverage of the main aspects of the Scottish legal system in a
user-friendly style which helps students identify, understand & remember the key elements. Written by a
team of experienced academics, this book is tailored to the needs of students studying Scots law.
The Scottish Children’s Hearings System in Action
B Kearney
Publisher: Tottel Publishing
Expected Publication Date: 30/09/07
ISBN: 9781845920562
£45.00 Pbk
This unique book makes explicit what those involved with the children’s hearings system really need to
know to achieve their aims. It comprises two case histories – one of the ‘alleged offences by the
child’ type & the other a ‘care and protection’ one, reflecting the dual nature of the Scottish system.
Each case is traced from the outset through the hearings procedures, into the sheriff court & final
disposal by hearing, with possible appeal to the sheriff against the decision of the hearing.
The Scottish Law Directory Fees Supplement 2007
Publisher: LexisNexis
Expected Publication Date: 30/08/07
ISBN: 9781405725873
£16.00 Pbk
The Scottish Law Directory Fees Supplement 2007 consolidates all the revisions to fee rates up to
August 2007 & includes solicitors’ fees; solicitors’ outlays; expenses of party litigants, stamp duties
& tax rates.
Annotated Companies Acts
J Birds (Ed)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Expected Publication Date: 30/10/07
ISBN: 9780199211746
£399.00 Looseleaf
This new looseleaf provides a detailed guide to the impact that the Companies Act 2006will have on
company law & practice. This new looseleaf covers the new law & the surviving parts of the existing
regime by way of a section-by-section commentary which highlights the developments in the law & provides
guidance on the impact of these changes.
The commentary & legislation are organised according to topic & then in reverse chronological order
according to statute under each subject area ensuring easy access to answers on particular issues.
Full cross-referencing is included from repealed sections to the commentary in the replacing sections
& detailed notes are provided on amendments to the legislation under each section. As the law develops
all substantive regulations will be included with relevant commentary. Additionally derivation/destination tables will assist readers with tracking the development of the legislation & allow ease of navigation around the new regime.
Practitioners & academics will need this new work, written from the perspective of the new legislation
& providing a complete picture of the complex new regime. Drawing on committee reports & Hansard to shed
light on interpretation of the new legislation, this work will fast become the new authority on company
law.
Blackstone’s Statutes on Company Law 2007-2008
D French
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Expected Publication Date: 31/08/07
ISBN: 9780199211708
£16.99 Pbk
Unparalleled coverage of company law containing all the up-to-date statutes relevant to undergraduate
law degrees.
Unannotated primary and secondary legislation, allowing students to take this book into examinations.
Detailed tables of content to aid quick & efficient research.
Online Resource Centre providing updates & web links to enable students to keep abreast of developments
in this area of the law.
Butterworths Company Law Handbook (21st edn)
K Walmsley
Publisher: LexisNexis
Expected Publication Date: 30/08/07
ISBN: 9781405725385
£60.00 Pbk
The 21st edition takes full account of the Companies Act 2006 and the first, second and third
commencement orders. It includes:
Full text of the Companies Act 2006, with detailed annotations as to commencement;
Companies Act 1985 as at July 2007 (October 2007 repeals shown in italics);
The tables of origins and destinations to the CA 2006;
All Table As;
First, second and third commencement orders;
Companies (Political Expenditure Exemption) Order 2007;
Companies (Fees for Inspection and Copying of Company Records) Regulations 2007.
Butterworths Insolvency Law Handbook (9th edn)
M Crystal, M Phillips & G Davis (Eds)
Publisher: LexisNexis
Expected Publication Date: 31/10/07
ISBN: 9781405725491
£88.00 Pbk
An invaluable collection of statutory source material & practical directions relating to insolvency law
in England, Wales & Scotland. The new edition is fully up-to-date with all the latest insolvency law
changes since publication of the previous edition.
Companies Act 2006: A Commentary
B Hannigan & D Prentice
Publisher: LexisNexis
Expected Publication Date: 31/08/07
ISBN: 9781405718820
£69.00 Pbk
This practical guide to the new Act provides guidance on the key wide-ranging reforms of the new regime
in an accessible format complete with detailed commentary.
1. Introduction/overview of the Act; 2. Company constitution; 3. Duties of directors; 4. The derivative
claim - An invitation to litigate? 5. Accounts & audit; 6. Communications & meetings; 7. Share capital
& maintenance; 8. Takeovers.
Oil and Gas Law: Current Practice and Emerging Trends
J Paterson & G Gordon
Publisher: Dundee University Press
Expected Publication Date: 31/10/07
ISBN: 9781845860332
£75.00 Pbk
A concise & readable account of oil & gas law, not only as it stands but as it is likely to evolve in
the context of the United Kingdom Continental Shelf as a maturing province. Tables & an Index are
included.
Revenue Law: Principles and Practice (25th edn)
N Lee (Ed)
Publisher: Tottel Publishing
Expected Publication Date: 30/09/07
ISBN: 9781845924645
£67.00 Pbk
Now in its 25th edition, this highly respected work is a leading textbook for students & an invaluable
first point of reference for practitioners. This latest edition has been restructured to aid access to
information & improve its overall practicality for the user. Its impressive list of contributors provides
a clear & detailed explanation of the law, with a wealth of practical examples. It is fully revised
& updated to Finance Act 2007, covering the latest case law & developments in practice.
Wilkinson’s Road Traffic Offences (23rd edn)
P Wallis et al
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
Expected Publication Date: 30/09/07
ISBN: 9781847030832
£299.00 Hbk
The definitive authority on road traffic offences in England and Wales, Wilkinson's Road Traffic Offences
covers every facet of road traffic law. It provides an unbeatable combination of in-depth analysis with a
user-friendly format. The work explains the law, legal principles & procedure of road traffic offences,
setting out all the basic principles & clarifying key terms. It shows both what the law is & how to
proceed when prosecuting or defending a case.
The work goes through both typical & unusual situations, & offers guidance for a successful conclusion.
These titles are a selection from our antiquarian stock. We have many more titles in the shop and you are
welcome to come and browse.
If you have antiquarian law books to sell or if you would like us to find a particular volume we will be
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Commentaries on the Laws of Scotland, in relation to Mercantile and Maritime Law, Moveable and
Heritable Rights, and Bankruptcy (6th edn)
G J Bell (Sixth edition by P Shaw)
Publisher: T & T Clark
Published: 1858
Stock number: 0567000020A1
£100.00 Hbk Two volumes
Full calf binding. Sympathetically rebound. Very good condition.
Law and Practice of the Sheriff Courts in Scotland
W J Dobie
Publisher: William Hodge
Published: 1948
Stock number: 0852791509A2
£50.00 Hbk
Green cloth binding. Very good condition.
The Practice of the Court of Session
D Maxwell
Publisher: Scottish Courts Administration
Published: 1980
Stock number: 0123000010A
£80.00 Hbk
Green cloth binding. Very good condition.
Principles of the Law of Scotland (10th edn)
G J Bell (Tenth edition by W Guthrie)
Publisher: T & T Clark
Published: 1899
Stock number: 056700001SH2
£70.00 Hbk
Crimson cloth binding. Good condition.
Principles of the Law of Scotland (21st edn)
J Erskine (Twenty-first edition by J Rankine)
Publisher: William Green & Sons
Published: 1911
Stock number: 0414000101A3
£30.00 Hbk
Blue cloth binding. Good condition.
The Principles of Vesting in the Law of Succession
R Candlish Henderson
Publisher: William Green & Sons
Published: 1905
Stock number: 0414000113A1
£30.00 Hbk
Crimson cloth binding. Good condition.
A Short Commentary on the Law of Scotland
T B Smith
Publisher: W Green & Son
Published: 1962
Stock number: 041400004SH1
£45.00 Hbk
Cloth binding. Good condition.
A Treatise on the Law of Evidence in Scotland (3rd edn)
W G Dickson (Third edition by P J Hamilton Grierson)
Publisher: T & T Clark
Published: 1887
Stock number: 0414000014A4
£40.00 Hbk Two volumes
Bound in crimson cloth. Good condition.
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