Craig Anderson is Lecturer in Law at Robert Gordon University.

Foreword

Note on online resources

Table of cases; Table of statutes

Part I: The Historical and Constitutional Context of Roman Law

1. Historical Introduction to Roman Governance and Society

2. The Legal Process

3. Development of Roman Law

4. Reception of Roman Law

Part II: The Law of Persons

5. Categories of Person

6. Slavery

7. Parents and Guardians

8. Husband and Wife

9. Liability for Another

Part III: The Law of Things - Property

10. Ownership and Possession

11. Acquisition of Ownership: Derivative Acquisition

12. Acquisition of Ownership: Original Acquisition

13. Praedial Servitudes

14. Usufruct and Related Rights

15. Rights in Security

Part IV: The Law of Things - Succession

16. Succession

Part V: The Law of Things - Obligations

17. Introduction to the Law of Obligations and the Law of Contracts

18. Verbal Contracts

19. Real Contracts

20. Consensual Contracts

21. Other Contractual Arrangements

22. The Law of Delicts and the Lex Aquilia

23. Liability for Insulting Behaviour: the Actio Iniuriarum

24. Other Delicts

25. Quasi-Contractual Liability

26. Quasi-Delictual Liability

Appendix 1: Finding and Citing Roman Sources

Appendix 2: Timeline of Major Events from the Foundation of Rome to Justinian I

Index

From property law to delict and unjustified enrichment, this textbook focuses on those areas of Roman law that have been most influential on Scots law. By using this book, students will enter practice with a greater depth of understanding of the roots of modern Scots law, helping them to feel confident in using Roman materials when tackling today's legal problems. Key Features - Gives a clear, general account of Roman private law: how it developed and how it was administered - Explains how Roman law influenced later law in Scotland and elsewhere - Assists readers in using Roman materials for modern legal problems - Includes chapter summaries and suggestions for further reading Supported with online resources - Sample essay and problem questions - Guidance on answering exam questions - Short biographies of selected leading Roman jurists - A glossary of commonly used Latin terms - A timeline of major events, from the founding of Rome to the reign of Justinian I Find them at www.edinburghuniversitypress.com Craig Anderson is Lecturer in Law at Robert Gordon University.