Overview

Foundations in Context explains the major principles and rules of the foundations of English Law - Contract; Tort; Crime: Public Law; EU Law; Trusts; and Land Law - in the context of commonplace, readily understandable situations. In so doing, it provides a clear path to a proper understanding of both the purpose and principles of English Law. Written by experienced law tutors using accessible language, it assists law students by providing a contextual picture of each foundation subject, cutting through the complexities of legal studies. This text will be essential reading for anyone undertaking an LLB or GDL programme.

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Author:   Professor Scott Slorach
Publisher:   The College of Law
Imprint:   College of Law Publishing
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 24.50cm
ISBN:  

9781909176102

ISBN 10:   1909176109
Pages:   322
Publication Date:   23 August 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

CONTRACT Stuart Roberts 1 1 Introduction 3 2 Formation of a Contract 5 3 Illegality 19 4 Duress and Undue Influence 21 5 Mistake 23 6 Allocation of Risk 27 7 Misrepresentation 31 8 How Do Contracts End? 37 9 Remedies 39 CRIMINAL LAW Susan Evans 43 1 What is a Crime? 45 2 Establishing Guilt - The Law 53 3 Establishing Guilt - The Procedure 63 4 Post-conviction Considerations 73 EUROPEAN UNION LAW Trevor Tayleur 83 1 Introduction to the European Union and EU Law 85 2 EU Law in Practice 97 3 Free Movement of Goods 113 4 Free Movement of Persons 123 5 Competition Law I - Collusion between Businesses 133 6 Competition Law II - Businesses with Strong Market Power 143 LAND LAW Alex Morrice 155 1 Introduction 157 2 Buying a Property 159 3 Occupation 169 4 Trusts 177 PUBLIC LAW Edward Jones 181 1 Introduction to Public Law 183 2 How the UK's Constitution was Formed 187 3 The Characteristics of the United Kingdom Constitution 199 4 The Role of Parliament 211 5 Challenging Government Decisions and Actions 223 6 Fundamental Freedoms in Context 233 TORT George Daly 239 1 Rights and Wrongs 241 2 What Types of Harm are Protected? 245 3 Winners 253 4 Who Pays? 263 5 How Much? 269 TRUSTS Robert Foxall 275 1 Introduction 277 2 Trusts and the Individual 279 3 Common Types of General Express Trust 285 4 How Does the Law Regulate the Creation of Gifts and Trusts? 287 5 Implied Trusts 289 6 Practical Use of Trusts and Contexts in Which They Commonly Occur 293 7 Regulation of the Administration of Trusts 297 8 Trusts and Society 301 Index 313

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Scott Slorach is Vice-President - Education at The University of Law.

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