Civil Jurisdiction in the Scottish Courts

Erscheinungsjahr 2010
ISBN: 978-0-414-01368-1
Verlag: Sweet & Maxwell

Buch, Englisch

The issue of jurisdiction is involved every time an action is raised in the Scottish courts. This book deals with all the areas of civil jurisdiction, extending beyond those covered by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982, to provide a comprehensive

Autoren/Hrsg.

Maher, Gerry

Rodger, B. J.

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Ausländisches Recht Common Law (UK, USA, Australien u.a.)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

* Introduction to civil jurisdiction * Overview of Brussels Conventions * Forum non conveniens and lis pendens * Scottish rules of jurisdiction * Special rules of jurisdiction * Prorogation of jurisdiction * Protective measures * Marriage, nullity and divorce * Other fmaily actions * Trusts and succession * Insolvency