Delict Essentials

Francis McManus is Honorary Professor of Law at the University of Stirling and Emeritus Professor of Law at Edinburgh Napier University. He is the author of a number of textbooks including, Delict Essentials 4th edition (EUP, 2021), Scottish Environmental Law Essentials (EUP, 2020), Environmental Law in Scotland (SULI) and Environmental Law in Scotland (EUP,2015). He has also contributed to many other books. He has a special interest in, and has published extensively on noise law. He is the National Treasurer and Scottish Chairman of the United Kingdom Noise Association (UKNA). He is also assistant editor and contributor to Scottish Planning and Environmental Law (SPEL).

• Table of Cases viiTable of Statutes xvii1 Introduction 12 Negligence 53 The Law of Nuisance 514 Occupier’s Liability 655 Product Liability 716 Defamation 817 Breach of Confidence 1058 Liability for Animals 1139 Breach of Statutory Duty 11710 Vicarious Liability 12711 Defences 15312 Remedies 167Index 177