Now updated with everything you need to know about the Scots Law of Delict and how it interacts with international law

Recognising the multi-faceted nature of the Scots law of delict, this new edition provides a truly comprehensive guide to the law. With numerous case studies and clear illustration of key concepts, this is essential reading for all students encountering delict for the first time as well as practitioners who require a ready reference for their practice.

The third edition:
. covers the important cases in the rapidly developing law of delict, since the previous edition was published in 2011
. includes discussion of Robinson v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire, Steel v NRAM, Playboy Club London Ltd. v Banca Nationale del Lavoro SpA, Armes v Nottinghamshire CC, N v Poole BC, Cox v Ministry of Defence, Muhamed v WM Morrison Supermarkets, WM Morrison Supermarkets v Various Claimants, Barclays Bank v Various Claimants, Various Claimants v Catholic Child Welfare Society, A v The Trustees of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society
. covers developments in the law of negligence, nuisance, defamation, vicarious liability and defences


Francis McManus is Honorary Professor of Law at the University of Stirling and Emeritus Professor of Law at Edinburgh Napier University.

Ronald E. Conway is Principal Solicitor and Solicitor Advocate at The Conway Accident Law Practice Ltd. Glasgow.

Josephine Bisacre is a part-time Assistant Professor of Business Law at Heriot-Watt University.

Ranald Macpherson is an advocate whose practice takes in a range of areas including reparation and public law.