Charles Wild, Stuart Weinstein

Smith & Keenan's English Law (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

"The latest edition of Smith and Keenan's English Law cannot fail to impress once again. This comprehensive introductory law text is a dependable companion for every non-law student and layman alike. The new authors are to be commended for successfully carrying on the tradition upon which the book's excellent reputation was built."

Andrea Cerevkova, Senior Lecturer in Law, Edge Hill University.

"Smith and Keenan's English Law is the most comprehensive text on English law available on the market. Suitable for students at all levels."

Lachmi Singh, University of the West of England

Have you ever wondered what exactly constitutes an unwritten constitution? What your rights are as an employee? When a contractual agreement is binding?

Well-known for its uniquely comprehensive coverage of the legal system and the main, substantive areas of English law, Smith and Keenan's English Law is the definitive introduction to the law of the land and an all-purpose reference guide for students and professionals alike.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pearson ITP
• Seitenzahl: 1032
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Juli 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781408296059
• Artikelnr.: 39216501

Autorenporträt

Professor Charles Wild (PhD, MBA, LLM) is Dean of the School of Law and Head of the Centre for International Law at the University of Hertfordshire. He teaches Company Law to LLB and LLM students, undertakes postgraduate research supervision and is widely published in the area.

Stuart Weinstein (JD, MBA) is Associate Dean (Research & Commercial Enterprise) of the Law School at the University of Hertfordshire and is also a practising solicitor/attorney with over twenty years' practice experience in the US, UK and Korea. He regularly teaches accountants and non-lawyers in the UK and on overseas programmes throughout the world.

Inhaltsangabe

Part 1 The english legal system
 
1. The nature and development of English law  
2. The unwritten constitution
3. The law-making process: legislation and case law
4. The courts of law   
5. Other courts, tribunals and judicial review   
6. Alternative Dispute Resolution
7. The main legal professions
8. Legal services
9. Criminal procedure  
10. Civil procedure   
11. The Human Rights Act   
12. Persons and the Crown   
  
Part 2 European union law
 
13. The legislative organs of the European Union 
14. Sources of European Union law   
15. Jurisdiction in personam: the Brussels regime  
 
Part 3 The law of contract
 
16. Making the contract I: offer and acceptance
17. Making the contract II: consideration and estoppel   
18. Making the contract III: formalities and capacity
19. Reality of consent: mistake, misrepresentation and duress   
20. Contractual terms
21. Exclusion clauses and other unfair terms
22. Illegality, public policy and competition law  
23. Discharge of contract  
24. Remedies and limitation of actions
 
Part 4 The law of torts
 
25. The law of torts: general principles  
26. Tort of negligence  
27. Torts relating to property
28. Miscellaneous torts 
29. Defences and remedies in tort
 
Part 5 The law of property
 
30. The law of property
 
Part 6 Criminal law
 
31. Criminal law: general principles  
32. Specific offences  
33. Age and responsibility: general defences
 
Part 7 Employment law
 
34. The contract of employment  
35. Workplace discrimination
36. Termination of contract of employment 
 
Part 8 Cases and materials