Principles of the Law of Scotland. by John Erskine, Esq. , of Carnock, Advocate. Twentieth Edition. by John Rankine, K. C. , M. A. , LL. D..

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rankine, John, author.

Series:

Principles of the Law of Scotland Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Law--Scotland.

Law.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (787 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2014.

Summary:

This book, 'Principles of the Law of Scotland,' authored by John Erskine and updated by John Rankine, serves as a comprehensive treatise on Scots law. It provides a detailed exploration of legal principles, judicial systems, and rights specific to Scotland, aiming to bridge historical and contemporary legal practices. The work retains Erskine's original text while incorporating updates and modern annotations to address evolving legal frameworks. Designed primarily for law students and legal professionals, it is structured to facilitate an understanding of the foundational aspects of Scots law and its application in practice. The book includes discussions on civil procedure, private international law, and statutory codes, making it an indispensable resource for those studying or practicing Scottish law. Generated by AI.

Contents:

TITLE PAGE

PREFACES

INDEX OF THE TITLES

LIST OF AUTHORITIES AND ABBREVIATIONS

A-B

C-D

E-H

I-M

N-R

S-V

W-Y

THE PRINCIPLES OF THE LAW OF SCOTLAND

Book I

I: Of Laws in General

II: Of Jurisdiction and Judges in General

III: On the Supreme Judges and Courts of Scotland

IV: On the Inferior Judges and Courts of Scotland

V: Of Ecclesiastical Persons

VI: Of Marriage

VII: Of Minors and their Tutors and Curators; [Lunatics; Parent and Child]

VIIA: Of Wrongs, in particular Personal Wrongs

Book II

I: Of the Division of Rights, and the Several Ways by which a Right may be acquired

II: Of Heritable and Moveable Rights

III: Of the Constitution of Heritable Rights by Charter and Seisin

IV: Of the Several Kinds of Holding

V: Of the Casualties due the Superior

VI: Of the Right which the Vassal acquires by getting the Feu; Leases

VII: Of the [Former] Transmission of Rights by Confirmation and Resignation

VIII: Of Redeemable Rights Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781554937424

1554937426

OCLC:

1470853936