August sees the publication of a number of new editions of Scots practitioner titles from W Green. The seventh edition of
the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 by Shiels and Bradley brings the Act up-to-date to June 2008 and includes changes
to bail introduced by the Criminal Proceedings etc (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007. New editions of the Annotated
Rules of the Court of Session, the Sheriff Court Rules and the Solicitors Professional Handbook
(all offprints form the Parliament House Book) will also be published in August. Be sure of getting your copies as soon as they come out by
ordering from Avizandum Law Bookshop now!
The Bankruptcy and Diligence etc (Scotland) Act 2007 is now largely in force and Greens are publishing a text of the Act
expertly annotated by Nicholas Grier in August. this will be an essential purchase for all who practise in the field.
Consumer Law in Scotland(4th edition) by W H Ervine (due in August) is the only book to examine consumer law from a Scottish
perspective. Evidence: Principles, Policy and Practice (also due in August) is the new title for Fiona Raitt's book on
Evidence and this will be the fourth edition of this very popular book, offering a fresh approach to the law of evidence. It focuses on how
the key features of the adversarial system influence the way that evidence is gathered, assessed and used in the civil and criminal courts.
The Edinburgh Legal Education Trust was set up to publish texts exploring key topics in Scots law and Avizandum Law Bookshop is the sole
distributor for titles published in their Studies in Scots Law Series. The first title: Assignation by Ross
Gilbert Anderson was published in April and is the first detailed study of the Scots law of assignationand places that law in its comparative
and historical context. Pledge and Lien by Andrew J M Steven will be published in July 2008. It is the first comprehensive
account of the law of pledge and lien in Scotland, offering a detailed analysis of the current law and tracing the historical development
of the two securities.
At Avizandum Law Bookshop we keep a comprehensive stock of new Scots
law books as well as a wide range of law books from other
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Conveyancing 2007
K G C Reid & G Gretton
Published: May 08
ISBN: 9781904968252
£25.00 Pbk
A full and authoritative account of conveyancing law and practice in Scotland during 2007. Written in a clear, direct style, this is an
essential guide for practitioners to this fast-moving area of law.
Includes analysis of court decisions on servitudes of parking, implied terms in servitudes, the exception to prescriptive extinction for
servitudes which qualify as res merae facultatis, interest to enforce real burdens, section 53 of the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act
2003, the date on which the irritancy of a lease takes effect, the rules for majority voting in a tenement, the validity of a preservation
notice registered by a superior under the Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc (Scotland) Act 2000, and the impact of the ECHR on positive
prescription.
Careful consideration is given to the first decisions on access rights under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003.
The case law on the variation and discharge of title conditions by the Lands Tribunal is the subject of an extended treatment.
Assignation
R G Anderson
Publisher: Edinburgh Legal Education Trust
Published: Apr 08
ISBN: 9780955633201
£30.00 Pbk
Assignation is the Scottish term for the transfer of rights (sometimes also known in English as assignment or cession). For many centuries,
throughout Europe, the transfer of rights was not recognised, but this was not the case in Scotland.
This new text is the first detailed study of the Scots law of assignation. Taking the claim to payment as the paradigm right, this new book
places assignation in its comparative and historical context, and distinguishes assignation from those other legal devices by which a creditor
may utilise his receiavables. The text exhumes a great deal of forgotten case law and makes extensive citation of authority, both from Scotland
and other jurisdictions.
Key issues covered include: debtor notification, the debtor's defences, insolvency, effect of arbitration clauses on assignability, contractual
prohibitions on assignability.
Child Abuse, Child Protection & the Law
A Cleland
Publisher: W Green
Published: Apr 08
ISBN: 9780414016071
£45.00 Pbk
The first Scottish text to analyse the law relating to child abuse in terms of prevention, protection and proactivity.
Providing the broadest possible coverage of this subject, the author offers detailed guidance on both the civil and criminal law mechanisms
relating to the protection of children and the prosecution of sexual offences. The author also discusses the policy behind the law, as well as
looking at preventative measures and the interface of the child protection and criminal justice mechanisms.
This book will be essential reading for criminal and family lawyers, social workers, medical practitioners, police and youth workers.
Child and Family Law (2nd edn)
E Sutherland
Publisher: W Green
Published: Apr 08
ISBN: 9780414016309
£150.00 Hbk
There have been enormous developments in policy, law and practice since the first edition of Child and Family Law was published
in 1999. The full implications of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 have been worked through and fresh approaches have been found for children
in changing and troubled families. A much broader range of adult relationships are now recognised by the legal system, with implications not
only for the formation and consequences of these relationships, but also for what happens on breakdown. Technology and innovative approaches to
dispute resolution have had an impact.
The second edition is a comprehensive and authoritative text designed to assist practitioners, students and scholars with this increasingly
complex area of law. Founded solidly in Scots law and incorporating the human rights dimension and empirical data, this text examines policy
and practice as well as comparative and international solutions to the challenges facing the family and the legal system today.
Full account is taken of statutory developments including the Adoption and Children (Scotland) Act 2007, the Antisocial Behaviour etc.
(Scotland) Act 2004, the Civil Partnership Act 2004, the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006, the Gender Recognition Act 2004, the Protection of
Children (Scotland) Act 2003, the Protection of Children and Prevention of Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Vulnerable Witnesses
(Scotland) Act 2005.
The Contract of Employment
D Brodie
Publisher: W Green/SULI
Published: Apr 08
ISBN: 9780414017221
£125.00 Hbk
This new title is an authoritative guide to the law of employment contracts in Scotland. An invaluable addition to the SULI series from an
expert in the field.
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 (Greens Annotated Acts)
P Gray & R Jamieson
Publisher: W Green
Published: Apr 08
ISBN: 9780414016965
£45.00 Pbk
This new work is an annotated copy of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007.
The authors explain the provisions of the Act in detail by way of these annotations, and at the same time place
it in context by providing explanatory background information.
As this Act creates a new offence of Corporate Homicide in Scotland, this book will be an indispensible
resource for those practising in the area.
Criminal Law (4th edn)
T H Jones & M G A Christie
Publisher: W Green
Published: May 08
ISBN: 9780414016835
£36.00 Pbk
This popular student textbook on Scots criminal law has been fully updated and revised to reflect the changes in the law since the last edition
in 2003.
Key additions to the text include coverage of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 and the Road Safety Act 2006.
Cases reviewed now include Transco plc v HM Advocate and Webster v Dominick.
The text is current and relevant for today's Scots law students and practitioners who want a concise modern guide on the subject.
Delict (Law Basics) (3rd edn)
G Cameron
Publisher: W Green
Published:May 08
ISBN: 9780414017023
£12.50 Pbk
Focusing on the basic principles and key cases, this third edition covers the core areas of the law of delict and its place witnin Scots law.
Thoroughly updated to take into account recent developments in the law of delict, including: Section on causation updated to include the
Compensation Act 2006; Key points on liability for breach of statutory duty, followed by updated text on occupiers' liability and liability
for animals; The coverage of intentional liability has been revised to include recent developments in privacy and breach of confidence.
Delict (Law Essentials)
F McManus
Publisher: Dundee University Press
Published: Jun 08
ISBN: 9781845860349
£13.50 Pbk
Study guide for students. Provides up-to-date, comprehensive and concise coverage of the law of delict in Scotland. Ideal for students new to
the subject and for those preparing for exams. Summary sections of Essential Facts and Essential Cases help students to identify, understand
and remember key elements of the subject.
Gaming in Pubs and Clubs: The New Law
S J McGowan
Publisher: Licensing Services Ltd
Published: June 08
ISBN: 9780955828003
£29.00 Pbk
An essential guide for anyone involved in gambling or licensing law in Scotland. A practical account of the impact of the Gambling Act 2005 on
pubs and clubs, including: gaming machines, poker and equal chance gaming, bingo, lotteries, charity nights and non-commercial gaming, remote
gaming, family entertainment centres, adult gaming centres, advertising rules, supervision and compliance.
The book also discusses new application procedures, new codes of practice, and the interplay between the Gambling Act 2005, the Licensing
(Scotland) Act 1976, and the new Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.
Police in the Age of Improvement: Police development
and the civic tradition in Scotland, 1775-1865
D G Barrie
Publisher: Willan Publishing
Published: May 08
ISBN: 9781843922667
£45.00 Hbk
The study of police history in Scotland has largely been neglected. Little is known about the Scottish police’s origins, development and
character despite growing interest in the machinery of law enforcement in other parts of the United Kingdom. This book seeks to remedy this
deficiency. Based on extensive archival research, its central aim is to provide an in-depth analysis of the economic, social, intellectual and
political factors that shaped police reform, development and policy in Scottish burghs during the 'Age of Improvement'.
The Promised Land: Property Law Reform
R Rennie (General Ed)
Publisher: W Green
Published: Apr 08
ISBN: 9780414016989
£125.00 Hbk
Now that time has passed since the most dramatic property law changes in decades, those in practice and academia have had an opportunity to
analyse the effects of the major legislative changes. Professor Robert Rennie has brought together a team of the most highly respected
experts on property and conveyancing law in Scotland for this new book which individually studies the key aspects of the changes.
The Promised Land: Law Reform tackles the most difficult questions which have arisen and are likely to arise from the coming into
effect of the Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc (Scotland) Act 2000, the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003 and the Tenements (Scotland) Act
2004.
The influential author team have tackled key subject matters in a highly practical way, making this an ideal text for everyday practitioner
use. Authoritative opinion and guidance are provided on important and difficult areas such as the operation of the Lands Tribunal for
Scotland when dealing with applications under the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003, and financial provision on the breakdown of family
relationships including marriage, civil partnerships and cohabitation, to help the reader through real-life scenarios.
While offering expert analysis on the effects of the monumental changes to the law this text also looks forward to future reform such as
ARTL and Land Registration.
The perfect book for any legal professional working in property law or conveyancing. The high level of academic insight also makes this a
must for legal libraries and those in academia.
The Scottish Law Directory 2008 Fees Supplement
Butterworths Editorial
Publisher: LexisNexis
Published: July 08
ISBN: 9781405729031
£17.95 Pbk
Contains all solicitors' fees and is up-to-date to 5th May 2008.
Benjamin's Sale of Goods: First Supplement to the 7th Edition
M Bridge (General Editor)
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
Published: June 08
ISBN: 9780421945500
£65.00 Pbk
Up-to-date to 20 March 2008. New material has been provided for 21 of the main work's 25 chapters, including full treatment of the new edition
of the Uniform Rules and Practice on Documentary Credits, UCP600. Significant new English cases are covered.
Butterworths Company Law Handbook 2008 Supplement: The Companies Act 2006 (21st edn Supplement)
K Walmsley (Consultant Editor)
Publisher: LexisNexis
Published: May 08
ISBN: 9781405733519
£65.00 Pbk
This Supplement updates the 21st edition of the Company Law Handbook by bringing the Companies Acts up-to-date to April 2008.
Part A contains the text of the Companies Act 1985 and the Companies Act 1989, fully updated to 6 April 2008, including the effects of the
2008 Consequential Amendments Order.
Part B contains the up-to-date text of the Companies Act 2006, including the effect of all six commencement orders.
Part C contains the full text of over 30 new statutory instruments made under the 2006 Act since the publication of the 21st edition.
Part D contains up-to-date and fully amended Companies Act 1985 Table A.
Butterworths Employment Law Handbook (16th edn)
P Wallington (Ed)
Publisher: LexisNexis
Published: June 08
ISBN: 9781405728799
£78.00 Pbk
The 16th edition is thoroughly updated to include among others such key developments as: Immigration, Nationality and Asylum Act 2006;
Companies Act 2006; Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007; Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007; Sex Discrimination
Act 1975 (Amendment) Regulations; European Co-operative Society (Involvement of Employees) Regulations 2006/2059; Equality Act 2006
(Dissolution of Commissions and Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007/2602; Equality Act (Commencement No 3 and Savings)
Order 2006/2603; Immigration (Restrictions on Employment) Order 2006/3290.
Clinical Negligence (4th edn)
M J Powers, N H Harris & A Barton
Publisher: Tottel Publishing
Published: June 08
ISBN: 9781847660756
£430.56 Hbk & CD
Written by a team of 70 legal and medical experts Clinical Negligence provides authoritative guidance on all aspects of clinical
negligence claims, from bringing an action for damages to presenting expert evidence in court.
Part 1 provides comprehensive coverage of the practical legal aspects of negligence actions.
Part II provides expert accounts of the risks and standards of practice associated with 22 different areas of clinical practice.
Fully revised and updated, this new edition will provide you with an in-depth understanding of current issues, covering:
Important House of Lords decisions including: Gregg v Scott; Chester v Afshar; Fairchild v Glenhaven; Barker v Corus; asbestos pleural
plaque litigation; A v Hoare;
The Court of Appeal decision for Thompstone v Glossop;
The NHS Redress Act 2006 concerned with compensation for clinical negligence in hospital settings;
The proposed new coroners’ legislation;
The proposed new medical professional regulation.
Card, Cross & Jones: Criminal Law (18th edn)
R Card
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: June 08
ISBN: 9780199231638
£26.99 Pbk
Widely acknowledged as one of the very best introductory texts on the substantive criminal law of England and Wales. This popular title
combines breadth of coverage with readability and sets out the principal points of criminal law in a systematic and thorough way. It is
designed for use on undergraduate degree courses, and graduate diplomas in law. The eighteenth edition has been substantially updated to
include legislative and case law developments since the last edition, including the Fraud Act 2006,and is now even more closely linked to
syllabus requirements.
The Company Director: Powers, Duties and Liabilities (10th edn)
P Loose, M Griffiths & D Impey
Publisher: Jordans
Published: June 08
ISBN: 9781846610899
£75.00 Hbk
The passing of the Companies Act 2006 has made it even more vital that directors are fully aware of the extent of their responsibilities
and the serious pitfalls which await those who are unprepared. The Company Director is essential reading for all company
directors, company secretaries and their advisers. It provides comprehensive coverage, in a single volume, of the powers, legal
obligations and responsibilities of executive and non-executive company directors. The complex relationships of directors with fellow
directors, with the company, its employees and shareholders are fully explained.
The 10th edition of this well respected and established work has been thoroughly updated to take account of changes to: Indemnities for
directors; Directors’ loans; Disclosure by directors; The new draft model articles; Revised implementation timetable.
Environmental Law (7th edn)
S Bell & D McGillivray
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: July 08
ISBN: 9780199211029
£28.99 Pbk
Addresses a wide range of topics, introducing students to all of the key areas and latest developments of environmental law, drawing on legislation, policy, and practice.
The seventh edition features a new chapter on the law relating to air pollution and climate change, as well as more detailed coverage of environmental liability at national, EU, international, and transnational levels. Reference is made throughout to the influence of European and international organisations and legislation and the book offers enhanced introductory coverage of global dimensions. Topics are fully cross-referenced, allowing readers to follow key ideas through the book and to understand the interaction of law and the environment. The book is structured by theme and by sector and presented in a clear colour design, guiding the student through the subject.
How the City of London Works (7th edn)
W M Clarke
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
Published: June 08
ISBN: 9781847033055
£16.95 Pbk
A straightforward introduction for anyone who comes into contact with the City’s financial markets and institutions, either as part of
their studies, professional training or as a general reader.
Uses diagrams, maps and illustrations to explain what goes on in the financial and other markets of the City of London, elucidating how they
work and are regulated.
Places a stronger emphasis on the activities of hedge funds and private equity firms than in previous editions – reflecting the fact
that they currently dominate the headlines on a daily basis.
Continues to examine how US incursions have changed the ownership of the main operators in the City, especially the merchant banks.
Examines how the City has enhanced its position in the world after the introduction of the Euro and looks at the clear lead that London has
now established over New York.
Includes a glossary of technical terms in current use in the City.
Information Technology Law (5th edn)
I J Lloyd
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: June 08
ISBN: 9780199299775
£33.99 Pbk
The most well-established, authoritative and thorough account of information technology law on the market. Whilst focussing on the UK and EU, the book also looks at international issues in IT law, giving readers a rounded and realistic view of
how the law in this area operates globally.
The author looks at the subject in its wider context, examining the legal response to the latest IT-related changes within society and examining how legal issues in IT can affect us all. Provides references to further reading and points for further consideration, encouraging readers to think for themselves about the
current issues within IT law.
In this fifth edition: the author provides an in-depth examination and update on computer related crime, including the national and international legal response; further information on the internet, e-commerce, and the regulation of e-commerce is provided; discussion of data protection and the clash with national security - 'the surveillance society' - is included.
Medical Law and Ethics (2nd edn)
J Herring
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: May 08
ISBN: 9780199230662
£26.99 Pbk
Exceptional in the clarity of its explanations, Medical Law and Ethics not only provides coverage of all the important cases, statutes
and legal principles but also looks at different ethical viewpoints, including feminist, religious, critical and sociological. Readers are
therefore given a firm grounding in the legal principles of medical law, whilst also being encouraged to understand and think about the
tensions and debates within its wider social context.
In this second edition, boxed features place more emphasis on EU perspectives, and further information on 'hot topics' such as medical genetics
and prenatal intelligence, PGD and tissue typing is provided. Detailed and analytical enough for both undergraduate and postgraduate law
students, and clear enough to be used by students approaching the subject from a non-legal background, this book gives a user-friendly and
thorough introduction to medical law and ethics.
Megarry & Wade: The Law of Real Property (7th edn)
C Harpum, S Bridge, M Dixon
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
Published: June 08
ISBN: 9780421841000
£165.00 Hbk
Covers the whole of the English law of real property in one volume together with related subjects, such as conveyancing, leases and wills
and intestacy. First published in 1957 and regarded as the leading title on land law, this is an authoritative work. It is cited frequently
in court and has been drawn on by the Parliamentary draftsman. It provides definitive guidance for practitioners.
The rights and liabilities of landowners are comprehensively examined, setting out the legal requirements, explaining the technical issues and
providing authoritative interpretation of statutes and measured analysis of relevant decisions. Megarry & Wade explains the
fundamentals, principles and concepts of the law of real property and is an ideal first point of reference to find a definitive answer on this
broad subject.
The 7th edition takes full account of recent legislation that has transformed property law in England and Wales. These developments include:
Trustee Act 2000, Land Registration Act 2002, Land Registration Rules 2003, Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 and the Housing Act 2004.
It also incorporates all the main developments in case law such as, Royal Bank of Scotland v Etridge (No 2), Stack v Dowden and Pye
v UK. The chapters of the book have been re-structured in order to take particular account of recent legal developments including:
Registration of Title, Use of Trusts, Commonhold, Human Rights, Service Charges and Adverse Possession.
The Pursuit of Justice
Lord Woolf (Edited by C Campbell-Holt)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: March 08
ISBN: 9780199217090
£24.99 Hbk
Lord Woolf's judicial career has spanned four decades; culminating in five years as Lord Chief Justice. Now his most influential papers and
lectures are published together for the first time. They present a remarkable overview and commentary on the judicial and legal reforms of
recent decades, and offer an unparalleled insight into the views of one of the most influential figures in recent British legal history.
Understanding Environmental Law
M Stallworthy
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
Published: May 08
ISBN: 9781847030306
£17.95 Pbk
A straightforward, lucid overview of environmental law. discusses key issues concerning human society and the environment and looks at
continuing challenges for environmental law and lawyers. The 'bigger issues' of universal concern, including those of securing sustainability
and related questions of justice, are also considered.
Part of the Undersatanding Law Series: a collection of introductory texts designed with the new law student in mind.
Wills, Administration and Taxation Law and Practice (9th edn)
J Barlow, L King & A King
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
Published: May 08
ISBN: 9781847034564
£37.50 Pbk
Applies a practical approach to a subject which forms a large part of the work of many solicitors. Deals comprehensively with tax
considerations, the substantive law and also covers drafting, probate practice and procedure.
A selection of useful precedents and examples of frequently used forms are provided. Each section uses worked examples to present a clear,
practical picture of the operations of the law.
Bankruptcy and Diligence etc (Scotland) Act 2007
N Grier
Publisher: W Green
Expected Publication Date: 30/06/08
ISBN: 9780414016859
£69.00 Pbk
The Bankruptcy and Diligence etc (Scotland) Act 2007 introduces sweeping reforms to the law relating to sequestration and personal insolvency,
floating charges and diligence.
This annotated copy of the Act will ensure that lawyers have access to the full text of the Act together with expert commentary on the key
provisions.
Business Law in Scotland
J Bisacre et al
Publisher: W Green
Expected Publication Date: 31/08/08
ISBN: 9780414017030
£29.00 Pbk
A new academic title from W Green, designed to make this area of the law accessible
to non-law students. This book is written by an expert multi-author team, giving great depth of coverage on subject areas with confidence
that the information is both valid and reliable.
Thorough coverage of all the key areas. This book contains all information required to give a general overview and introductory understanding
of business law.
Contents: Introduction to the nature and sources of Scots law; Structure of the Scottish legal system; Business regulation; Contract law;
E-commerce; Sale and supply of goods;Consumer protection; Employment law; The law of Delict; Agency; Choice of Business Medium; Partnership;
Company law; Property law; Intellectual property; Rights in security; Commercial instruments; Insolvency; Trusts; Dispute resolution.
Consumer Law in Scotland (4th edn)
W C H Ervine
Publisher: W Green
Expected Publication Date: 31/07/08
ISBN: 9780414017009
£32.00 Pbk
The only book to examine consumer law from a Scottish perspective. A practical and comprehensive guide to the law relating to consumer
protection in Scotland. Consumer Law in Scotland discusses how purchasers of goods and services for private use are protected by
means of criminal law, civil law and self-regulation. Account is taken of the organisations that protect or assist consumers, the impact of the
EC, and the way in which consumers of services provided by central and local government are protected. Consumer credit is explored, as are
the ways in which the law seeks to control rogue traders and the various means by which consumer disputes can be settled.
This fourth edition is updated to include new developments, including the creation of the new National Consumer Council and its territorial
committee to be known as the Scottish Consumer Committee; the implementation of the EU's Unfair Commercial Practices Directive; the Consumer
Credit Act 2006; and the new arrangements for dispute resolution created by the Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007, as well as the
changes to small claim procedure.
Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (7th edn)
R S Shiels & I Bradley
Publisher: W Green
Expected Publication Date: 30/08/08
ISBN: 9780414017191
£75.00 Pbk
Incorporates all legislative changes to the Act as at June 2008, including the changes to bail made by the Criminal Proceedings etc (Reform)
(Scotland) Act 2007.
Evidence: Principles, Policy and Practice (4th edn)
F Raitt
Publisher: W Green
Expected Publication Date: 31/08/08
ISBN: 9780414015883
£36.00 Pbk
This text builds upon earlier editions of Evidence in the Greens Concise Scots Law series but is a new textbook offering a fresh
approach to the law of evidence. It focuses on how the key features of the adversarial system influence the way that evidence is gathered,
assessed and used in the civil and criminal courts.
The book provides broad coverage of the principles and concepts of evidence and sets these within a contemporary policy context. It takes
account of the growing body of law from the European Court of Human Rights, considers the particular impact this has had on our adversarial
system of justice, and anticipates areas of future development and law reform.
Case law and statutory provisions are discussed to illustrate principles, as well as to present strategies and arguments and to identify the
scope for reform. The text is designed to meet the needs of both law students and legal practitioners.
Greens Annotated Rules of the Court of Session 2008
N Morrison
Publisher: W Green
Expected Publication Date: 30/08/08
ISBN: 9780414017252
£105.00 Pbk
A comprehensive and authoritative guide to the practice and procedure of the Court of Session. Sets out the full text of the Rules of the
Court of Session. Offers expert analysis written by Sheriff Nigel Morrison QC.
Greens Sheriff Court Rules 2008-2009
Publisher: W Green
Expected Publication Date: 30/08/08
ISBN: 9780414017245
£40.00 Pbk
Full text of the rules governing the Sheriff Courts. Reprinted from the Parliament House Book. Fully updated to include all amendments since
the last edition.
Law Basics: Evidence (3rd edn)
D Auchie
Publisher: W Green
Expected Publication Date: 31/08/08
ISBN: 9780414017153
£12.50 Pbk
Pledge and Lien
A J M Steven
Publisher: Edinburgh Legal Education Trust
Expected Publication Date: 31/07/08
ISBN: 9780955633218
£30.00 Pbk
This is the first comprehensive account of the law of pledge and lien in Scotland. As well as offering a detailed analysis of the current law,
it traces the historical development of the two securities, and examines Roman, English and other influences in the context of Scotland as a
mixed legal system.
Key issues covered include: use of pledge and lien in practice; obligations which can be secured; constitution of pledge and the pre-requisites
for lien; property which can be encumbered; enforcement; extinction; special lien and general lien; the distinction between pledge and lien.
Property Law Essentials
D Spiers
Publisher: Dundee University Press
Expected Publication Date: 31/08/08
ISBN: 9781845860561
£13.50 Pbk
A clear and concise study and revision guide for students. Contains all of the essential information students need when preparing for exams
and includes useful summary sections of essential facts and essential cases. An invaluable text which students can use to gain a quick
understanding of a new subject, to help them through a course or as an aid to revision for exams. This book is also an excellent resource for
those who need to refresh their knowledge of property law.
Social Work Law in Scotland (2nd edn)
L Gibbons Wood
Publisher: W Green
Expected Publication Date: 30/08/08
ISBN: 9780414014480
£32.00 Pbk
New edition of a well-loved, successful title designed for use by students on social work degrees as well as those in the profession.
Updated to take into account important legislative changes, including: Community Care and Health (Scotland) Act 2002; Mental Health (Care
and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003; Civil Partnerships Act 2004; Antisocial Behaviour etc (Scotland) Act 2004; Education (Additional Support
for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004; Management of Offenders (Scotland) Act 2005; Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006; Custodial Sentences and
Weapons (Scotland) Act 2007.
Solicitors Professional Handbook 2008-2009
Publisher: W Green
Expected Publication Date: 30/08/08
ISBN: 9780414017269
£35.00 Pbk
Complete collection of the legislation/rules governing the conduct of solicitors in Scotland, reprinted from the Parliament House Book.
The Vulnerable Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2004: Text and
Commentary
L Sharp & M Ross
Publisher: Dundee University Press
Expected Publication Date: 30/06/08
ISBN: 9781845860455
£20.00 Pbk
A clear, straightforward, explanatory guide to the Act as it relates to both civil and criminal proceedings. It explains the special measures
provisions and the stand alone provisions such as the abolition of the competence test for witnesses in criminal and civil proceedings. It
also explains how the 2004 Act ties in with other existing and forthcoming rules of procedure. This book is more detailed and advanced than
the basic information guide to the Act that is available from the Scottish Government and it includes an element of critical evaluation.
Cheshire, North & Fawcett: Private International Law (14th edn)
J Fawcett, J Carruthers & P North
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Expected Publication Date: 31/08/08
ISBN: 9780199284382
£39.95 Pbk
The new edition of this well-established and highly regarded work has been fully updated to encompass the major changes and developments in the
law, including the newly finalised Rome II Regulation. The book is invaluable for the practitioner as well as being one of the leading
students' textbooks in the field, giving comprehensive and accessible coverage of the basic principles of private international law, a popular
law school option.
It offers students, teachers and practitioners not only a rigorous academic examination of the subject, but also a practical guide to
the complex subject of private international law. Written by academics who both previously worked as solicitors, there is extensive
coverage of commercial topics such as the jurisdiction of various courts and their limitations, stays of proceedings and restraining
foreign proceedings, the recognition and enforcement of judgments, the law of obligations with respect to contractual and
non-contractual obligations. There are also sections on the various aspects of family law in private international law, and the law of
property, including the transfer of property, administration of estates, succession and trusts.
Selwyn's Law of Employment (15th edn)
N Selwyn
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Expected Publication Date: 31/08/08
ISBN: 9780199235865
£31.99 Pbk
The most popular and reliable textbook on employment law available. Written by a former university lecturer with over 40 years' experience, and
covering the whole spectrum of employment law from both an individual and collective standpoint, this book presents the law in a particularly
articulate, authoritative, and accessible way.
Thoroughly revised to take account of all the most recent changes in this ever-evolving area of law, this edition covers the latest
legislative provisions, including new discrimination regulations and further coverage of TUPE and redundancy. To help reader navigation,
'key points' sections have been added at the start of each chapter, along with further sub-headings throughout the book
Updated to take into account the latest discrimination legislation, including the 2006 Age Discrimination Regulations.
More detail on TUPE - Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 and redundancy.
Updated to include the amendment to the Sex Discrimination Act and the forthcoming repeal of the statutory dismissal and disputes procedure.
Walker & Walker's English Legal System (10th edn)
Ward, R & Akhtar, A
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Expected Publication Date: 31/07/08
ISBN: 9780199214877
£27.99 Pbk
This established textbook provides a valuable point of learning and reference for students. The authors offer a clear and authoritative
explanation of the main principles, rules, and issues involved in the English legal system, to create an essential tool for all students who
need to understand this important subject. The central issues are illustrated through the use of a wide range of case law, which helps to bring
the subject to life and demonstrates its practical application.
Bell: Commentaries on the Laws of Scotland, in relation to Mercantile and Maritime Law, Moveable and Heritable Rights, and Bankruptcy (6th edn)
G J Bell; P Shaw (Editor)
Publisher: T & T Clark
Published: 1858
Stock code: 0567000020A1
£100.00 2 vols Hbk
Bound in full calf. New endpapers. Very clean copy.
Douglas Cause: The Speeches and Judgement of the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session in Scotland upon the Important Cause, His Grace George-James Duke of Hamilton and others, Pursuers against Archibald Douglas, Esq, Defender
W Anderson
Publisher: Balfour, Auld & Smellie
Published: 1768
Stock code: 12453000094A
£95.00 Hbk
Trimmed and rebound, plain green boards with calf spine. Some foxing but pages otherwise very clean. Best edition, after some of the judges had corrected their speeches. Contains the speeches of the fifteen judges, including Lord Kames, Lord Monboddo, Lord Hailes, as well as Boswell's father, Lord Auchinleck.
Erskine: An Institute of the Laws of Scotland (8th edn)
J Erskine; J B Nicolson (Editor)
Publisher: Bell & Bradfute
Published: 1871
Stock Code: 0414000076A
£85.00 2 vols Hbk
In original binding. Boards a bit loose. A good, clean copy otherwise.
The Faculty Digest 1868-1980
Various editors
Publisher: The Scottish Council of Law Reporting
Published: 1868-1995
Stock code: 085279105SH
£350.00 12 vols Hbk
An analytical digest of cases decided in the Supreme Courts of Scotland, the Faculty Digest comprises an exhaustive collection of summaries, derived from the headnotes of reported cases, of Scottish law reports from the Court of Session, High Court of Justiciary, House of Lords and the Scottish Land Court. An invaluable research tool.
Goudy on the Law of Bankruptcy (4th edn)
T A Fyfe
Publisher: T & T Clark
Published: 1914
Stock code: 0567000008A
£60.00 Hbk
Clean copy in excellent condition. Names of three previous owners on flyleaf. Original dark blue buckram binding - still very sound!
The Laws of Scotland: Stair Memorial Encyclopaedia Vols 1-25
Various authors
Publishers: LexisNexis/Law Society of Scotland
Stock code: 040623700XSH
£1000 (for the set)
This set is in excellent condition and includes Reissue binders and Consolidated Tables for 2006. It is sold as seen and would require to be updated by means of a subscription from the publishers. Avizandum Law Bookshop is unable to offer a subscription service.
The Stair Memorial Encyclopaedia provides the only comprehensive narrative statement of the law of Scotland. Written by leading lawyers - both practitioners and academics - and other professionals, including doctors, surveyors and historians, the Encyclopaedia ranks among that select group of publications which is cited with approval before the courts. Containing over 130 titles in 25 volumes and Reissue binders, it covers the whole spectrum of Scots law, from Administrative Law, through Criminal Law, Obligations and Property, to Wills and Succession. It incorporates law derived from every source and, while concentrating on the specialities of Scots law, also covers law common to the whole of the United Kingdom. The Encyclopaedia is arranged alphabetically by title and each title is broken down into convenient and logical numbered sections in which the substantive law is summarised. Each statement of law is supported by citation of authority, and there are copious references to sources of further information, both primary and secondary, to ensure the reader has detailed information to hand. The work is thoroughly indexed to make it clear and easy to use. Each individual title has its own index, and a consolidated index of the complete work is available. Similarly, each volume contains tables of cases, statutes, and statutory instruments for those titles it covers and consolidated tables for the whole work are available.
McLaren on the Law of Wills and Succession (3rd edn) and Dykes' Supplement
J A McLaren & D O Dykes
Publishers: Bell & Bradfute (McLaren) & W Green (Dykes)
Published: 1894 (McLaren) & 1934 (Dykes)
Stock code: 041400002A2
£60.00 (for the set)
Sold as a three-volume set. McLaren bound in buckram with calf spine. Original owner's name handwritten in ink on flyleaf. Excellent clean copy. Dykes' Supplement in original blue buckram, one or two sections underlined. Otherwise very clean.
Stair: Institutions of the Law of Scotland (5th edn)
J D Stair; J S More (Editor)
Publisher: Bell & Bradfute
Published: 1832
Stock code: 0414000133A1
£150.00 (2 vols)
Recently re-bound in blue buckram with gilt stamp on spine. Internally in excellent condition.
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