English Law
Published on 4. April 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
1050 pages
978-1-85941-558-0 (ISBN)
Description
This text is a clear exposition of all important aspects of English law and the English legal system. Presented in an easy to read style, the chapters comprehensively cover criminal law, contract law, the law of tort, consumer protection law, the law of trusts and equity, European law and corporate law. The book also provides a detailed account of how the legal system works, with chapters on court structure, civil and criminal process, alternative dispute resolution, the judiciary, legal services, the funding of legal services and the criminal justice system.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
ISBN-13
978-1-85941-558-0 (9781859415580)
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Gary Slapper | David Kelly
English Law
Book
06/2006
2nd Edition
Birkbeck Law Press
€65.79
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Content
1. Introduction to Law; 2. Sources of Law; 3. Civil and Criminal Court Structures; 4. The Judiciary; 5. The Criminal Law; 6. The Law of Contract; 7. Consumer Protection; 8. The Tort of Negligence; 9. Business and Corporate Law; 10. The Law of Equity and Trusts; 11. The Civil Process; 12. Arbitration, Tribunal Adjucation and ADR; 13. The Criminal Process: (1) The Investigation of Crime; 14. The Criminal Process: (2) The Prosecution; 15. Legal Services; 16. The Funding of Legal Services; 17. The European Context