Glossary of Scottish Legal Terms LawBasics

by Stephen R O'Rourke (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2004

  $5.49

  The Glossary of Legal Terms LawBasics is an essential reference guide, with straight-forward, precise definitions. A popular resource for students since it's first publication in 1946, Stephen O'Rourke's fourth edition, published in the popular LawBasics series, brings the glossary fully up to date. As well as definitions of terms used in today's legal practice, you will also find important explanations of words and maxims commonly found in older cases textbooks and legal manuscripts. Essential coverage: * An A-Z of Scots law * 1,500 key terms explained * Crisp, authoritative definitions of past and present legal terms * A concise list of legal abbreviations and acronyms * Unrivalled and indispensable New and updated terms of Scots Law arising out of devolution from EU law and the European Convention on Human Rights An invaluable tool for anyone involved or interested in legal matters in Scotland, including: * Students, practitioners, paralegals and legal secretaries * Accountants, insurers, surveyors and bankers * Legal historians, archivists and genealogists * CAB advisors and journalists

• Used

  Paperback
  1992

  $3.24

  A.G.M. Duncan has brought his vast experience of Scots Law to this standard work. It will prove to be a true friend of anyone involved in Scots law - as student, practitioner, secretary; as accountant, insurer, surveyor, banker, CAB advisor, journalist. '' An extremely valuable vade mecun for the tryo''. William J. Stewart, Scots Law Times