Manchester and Salter on exploring the law : the dynamics of precedent and statutory interpretation

Author(s)

• Manchester, Colin
• Salter, D. A. (David A.)

Bibliographic Information

Manchester and Salter on exploring the law : the dynamics of precedent and statutory interpretation

by Colin Manchester, David Salter

Sweet & Maxwell, 2011

4th ed

Other Title

Exploring the law

Note

Previous ed. published as Exploring the law. 2006

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This book takes a unique approach focusing on the cornerstones of legal method - precedent and statutory interpretation - to provide students with an understanding of the basic principles of law. It uses case studies to demonstrate the link between the mechanics of statutory interpretation, precedent and substantive law, whilst drawing on critical legal theory and introducing the major critical perspectives.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Part 1 Principles
• Part 2 Selected Case Studies
• Part 3 Tracing the Evolution of Law in Selected Fields

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Details

• NCID: BB08823153
• ISBN:
  • 9780414041851
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: London
• Pages/Volumes: xxxvi, 509 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • DC22 : 349.42
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Law -- England -- Interpretation and construction
  • LCSH : Law -- Wales -- Interpretation and construction
  • LCSH : Judgments -- England
  • LCSH : Judgments -- Wales
  • LCSH : Forms (Law) -- England
  • LCSH : Forms (Law) -- Wales