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“The latest edition of Smith and Keenan’s English Law cannot fail to impress once again. This comprehensive introductory law text is a dependable companion for every non-law student and layman alike. The new authors are to be commended for successfully carrying on the tradition upon which the book's excellent reputation was built.” Andrea Cerevkova, Senior Lecturer in Law, Edge Hill University.    “Smith and Keenan's English Law is the most comprehensive text on English law available on the market. Suitable for students at all levels.” Lachmi Singh, University of the West of England    Have you ever wondered what exactly constitutes an unwritten constitution? What your rights are as an employee? When a contractual agreement is binding?   Well-known for its uniquely comprehensive coverage of the legal system and the main, substantive areas of English law, Smith and Keenan’s English Law is the definitive introduction to the law of the land and an all-purpose reference guide for students and professionals alike.   

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Author:   Charles Wild ,  Stuart Weinstein
Publisher:   Pearson Education Limited
Imprint:   Pearson Education Limited
Edition:   17th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 19.60cm , Height: 5.40cm , Length: 24.50cm
Weight:   1.951kg
ISBN:  

9781408295274

ISBN 10:   140829527
Pages:   1032
Publication Date:   13 June 2013
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Part 1 The english legal system   1. The nature and development of English law   2. The unwritten constitution 3. The law-making process: legislation and case law 4. The courts of law    5. Other courts, tribunals and judicial review    6. Alternative Dispute Resolution 7. The main legal professions 8. Legal services 9. Criminal procedure   10. Civil procedure    11. The Human Rights Act    12. Persons and the Crown       Part 2 European union law   13. The legislative organs of the European Union  14. Sources of European Union law    15. Jurisdiction in personam: the Brussels regime     Part 3 The law of contract   16. Making the contract I: offer and acceptance 17. Making the contract II: consideration and estoppel    18. Making the contract III: formalities and capacity 19. Reality of consent: mistake, misrepresentation and duress    20. Contractual terms 21. Exclusion clauses and other unfair terms 22. Illegality, public policy and competition law   23. Discharge of contract   24. Remedies and limitation of actions   Part 4 The law of torts   25. The law of torts: general principles   26. Tort of negligence   27. Torts relating to property 28. Miscellaneous torts  29. Defences and remedies in tort   Part 5 The law of property   30. The law of property   Part 6 Criminal law   31. Criminal law: general principles   32. Specific offences   33. Age and responsibility: general defences   Part 7 Employment law   34. The contract of employment   35. Workplace discrimination 36. Termination of contract of employment    Part 8 Cases and materials  

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Professor Charles Wild (PhD, MBA, LLM) is Dean of the School of Law and Head of the Centre for International Law at the University of Hertfordshire. He teaches Company Law to LLB and LLM students, undertakes postgraduate research supervision and is widely published in the area.   Stuart Weinstein (JD, MBA) is Associate Dean (Research & Commercial Enterprise) of the Law School at the University of Hertfordshire and is also a practising solicitor/attorney with over twenty years’ practice experience in the US, UK and Korea. He regularly teaches accountants and non-lawyers in the UK and on overseas programmes throughout the world.

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