David M. Walker

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Title: Principles Of Scottish Private Law: V. 1: Description:
A survey of Scottish private law outlining its scope, sources and literature, with a discussion of the basic doctrines and fundamental legal concepts. The first part of the book introduces the reader to those aspects of the law which form the background to the study of its more detailed principles. In part 2 the volume covers international private law and in part 3, the law of persons in relation to the individual, and in relation to both unincorporated and incorporated associations. The subject matter is covered systematically so that different branches of Scottish private law can be related to each other and to the whole as a rational entity.

Title: Principles Of Scottish Private Law: Law Of Obligations Vol 2: Description:
Changes in the law have been considerable and the aim of this textbook (the 2nd volume of the 4th edition) is to provide students and practitioners of the law with a statement of the chief principles and rules of the law of obligations in Scotland. It deals with obligations created by unilateral promises, by bilateral agreements or contracts (including some specific contracts), and with obligations imposed by law to make restitution, to make reparation for harm done, including examination of various kinds of delicts, to comply with statutory duties and with decrees of court. The subject matter is covered systematically so that different branches of Scottish private law can be related to each other and to the whole as a rational entity.

Title: Principles Of Scottish Private Law: Law Of Property Vol 3: Description:
This study has been revised to examine the most recent developments in rights and duties which attach to parties in relation to property of any kind, including dealings affecting property and rights in security. The subject matter is covered systematically and thoroughly, aiming to enable the reader to relate different branches of Scottish private law can be related to each other and to the whole as a rational entity. This volume is the 4th edition of a 4-volume set covering international private law, law of persons, law of obligations, law of trusts, law of succession, law of civil remedies, law of diligence and law of insolvency.

Title: Principles Of Scottish Private Law: Vol 4: Description:
This work, part of a four-volume set, deals with rights arising in connection with trusts and succession on death, intestate and testate, and also explores the remedies which may be sought in civil claims by diligence and the problems arising from insolvency. The text has been extensively revised and rearranged, particularly the chapters on diligence, receivers and sequestration. The subject matter is covered systematically in order that different branches of Scottish private law can be related to each other and to the whole as a rational entity.