English Law and Terminology

English Law and Terminology is an ideal book for students and practitioners alike wishing to learn about English law and the particular features of the common law. The fully up-dated edition provides an introduction to the key areas of English law covering the common law, sources of law, the court system, trial system, legal personnel, pre-trial civil procedure, constitutional law, equity and trusts, contract law, the law of tort, commercial law, company law and European Union law. Written in a clear and concise way, the book ensures that it is accessible to all. Essential vocabulary is highlighted throughout and each chapter contains a section on legal terminology to assist the reader in developing their legal English. Claudina Richards and Viviana Mollica are members of faculty at the School of Law, University of East Anglia, and together have extensive experience of teaching a range of subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.