The Nobile Officium : The Extraordinary Equitable Jurisdiction of the Supreme Courts of Scotland

Explores the nobile officium: from its ancient history to its relevance today The Nobile Officium of the Court of Session and the High Court of Justiciary is an ancient but elusive concept. The equitable jurisdiction of the Supreme Courts of Scotland continues to be relevant and useful today but its scope and limitations are poorly understood. This is the first book to systematically examine the Nobile Officium. Placing it in its historical and conceptual context, the book explores the development and application of the Nobile Officium in diverse areas. Areas covered include: Trusts Judicial factors, curators, tutors and guardians Bankruptcy, insolvency and sequestration Custody of children Public officers Statutory omissions Civil procedure Criminal law and procedure