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Associate Professor Richard John Scragg

Contact

Department: Faculty of Law

Email: richard.scragg@canterbury.ac.nz

Phone Number: +64 3 369 3999 ext. 8797

Office: Meremere 528A

Language: English

About
Research / Creative works

Fields of Research

  • Commercial securities
  • Consumer protection law
  • Legal history
  • The doctrine of Stare Decisis

Researcher Summary

Research interests include the nature of common law and the organisation of the legal system in this jurisdiction, Commercial Law, Company Law, Legal Education, the Legal Profession and Legal History, including the Legal and Constitutional History of Hong Kong.

Subject Area: Disciplines

  • Law: Business and Commercial Law; Constitutional and Administrative Law; Legal History; Legal Practice / Justice Administration

Research/Scholarly/Creative Works

  • Rowe D. and Scragg R. (2012) A Very Special Man: The Neil Williamson Memorial Essays. Christchurch: The Neil Williamson Memorial Charitable Trust Inc. 127pp. (Edited Volumes)
  • Finn J., Hampton L., Hawes C., Merrett R., Mueller S., Scragg R., Todd S., Webb D. and Wilson D. (2011) Butterworths Introduction to Commercial Law. (3rd ed.). Wellington: LexisNexis NZ. 1069pp. (Authored Books)
  • Holmes A., O'Steen B., Scragg R. and Naidoo K. (2011) Using technology to personalise instruction in a large, first-year class. In Unlocking Student Learning, Teaching Learning Research Institute. Commissioned by Teaching & Learning Research Initiative. 6pp. (Reports)
  • Scragg R. (2011) Chaper 49: Credit (Repossession) Act 1997. In Glazebrook S (Ed.), Commercial Law in New Zealand: 22pp. Wellington: LexisNexis NZ. (Chapters)
  • Scragg R. (2011) Chapter 22: Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003. In Glazebrook S (Ed.), Commercial Law in New Zealand: 58pp. Wellington: LexisNexis NZ. (Chapters)
  • Scragg R. (2011) Chapter 46: Secured Transactions: an Introduction. In Glazebrook S (Ed.), Commercial Law in New Zealand: 8pp. Wellington: LexisNexis NZ. (Chapters)
  • Scragg R. (2011) Chapter 47: Personal Property Securities. In Glazebrook S (Ed.), Commercial Law in New Zealand: 64pp. Wellington: LexisNexis NZ. (Chapters)
  • Scragg R. (2011) Chapter 48: Hire Purchase Agreements. In Glazebrook S (Ed.), Commercial Law in New zealand: 20pp. Wellington: LexisNexis NZ. (Chapters)
  • Scragg R. (2010) Chapter 22: Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003. In Hawes C (Ed.), Butterworths Introduction to Commercial Law (3rd ed.): 399-433. Wellington: LexisNexis NZ. (Chapters)
  • Scragg R. (2010) Chapter 46: Secured Transactions: an Introduction. In Hawes C (Ed.), Butterworths Introduction to Commercial Law (3rd ed.): 955-958. Wellington: LexisNexis NZ. (Chapters)
  • Scragg R. (2010) Chapter 47: Personal Property Securities. In Hawes C (Ed.), Butterworths Introduction to Commercial Law (3rd ed.): 959-1008. Wellington: LexisNexis NZ. (Chapters)
  • Scragg R. (2010) Chapter 48: Hire Purchase Agreements. In Hawes C (Ed.), Butterworths Introduction to Commercial Law (3rd ed.): 1009-1019. Wellington: LexisNexis NZ. (Chapters)
  • Scragg R. (2010) Chapter 49: Credit (Repossession) Act 1997. In Hawes C (Ed.), Butterworths Introduction to Commercial Law (3rd ed.): 1021-1032. Wellington: LexisNexis NZ. (Chapters)
  • O'Steen B., Holmes A., Scragg R. and Hoskin A. (2009) Making it personal: Using relevance and formative feedback to enhance personalized learning in a large class. In Weir K; Coolbear P (Ed.), Good Practice Publication Grant e-book Wellington: Ako Aotearoa National Centre for Tertiary Teaching Excellence. (Chapters)
  • Scragg R. (2009) Romalpa Clauses and Section 2 of the Chattels Transfer Act. Canterbury Law Review 3: 282-291. (Journal Articles)
  • Scragg RJ. (2009) Update: Leasing of Chattels (Title 29). In Justice Barker (Ed.), New Zealand Forms and Precedents Wellington: LexisNexis. (Chapters)
  • Scragg R. (2008) The Principles of Legal Method in New Zealand. (2nd ed.). Melbourne: Oxford University Press. 139. (Authored Books)
  • Scragg RJ. (2008) The Nature of a Common Law Legal System: The Sources of Law. Professional Development Training Programme for Thai Court Officials, 07 Nov 2008. (Oral Presentations)
  • Scragg RJ. (2008) The New Zealand Legal System: Building a Corpus of Law. Professional Development Training Programme for Thai Court Officials, 07 Apr 2007. (Oral Presentations)
  • Scragg RJ. (2008) Chapter updates: Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003; Personal Property Securities; Hire Purchase Agreements; Credit (Repossession) Act 1997. In Glazebrook S (Ed.), Commercial Law in New Zealand Wellington: LexisNexis. (Chapters)
  • Scragg R. (2007) Legal Writing. 08 Jan 2007. (Oral Presentations)
  • Scragg R. (2007) Secured Transaction Law. 05 Mar 2007. (Oral Presentations)
  • Scragg R. (2007) Credit (Repossession) Act 1997. In Hawes C (Ed.), Butterworths Introduction to Commercial Law (2nd ed.): 1129-1142. Wellington: LexisNexis NZ. (Chapters)
  • Scragg R. (2007) Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003. In Hawes C (Ed.), Butterworths Introduction to Commercial Law (2nd ed.): 435-484. Wellington: LexisNexis NZ. (Chapters)
  • Scragg R. (2007) Hire Purchase Agreements. In Hawes C (Ed.), Butterworths Introduction to Commercial Law (2nd ed.): 1117-1128. Wellington: LexisNexis NZ. (Chapters)
  • Scragg R. (2007) Personal Property Securities. In Hawes C (Ed.), Butterworths Introduction to Commercial Law (2nd ed.): 1061-1115. Wellington: LexisNexis NZ. (Chapters)
  • Scragg R. (2007) Secured Transactions: An Introduction. In Hawes C (Ed.), Butterworths Introduction to Commercial Law (2nd ed.): 1055-1059. Wellington: LexisNexis NZ. (Chapters)
  • Gallavin C. and Scragg R. (2006) The Value of an LLB: Comparative Perspectives Between New Zealand and Wales. Journal of Commonwealth Law and Legal Education 4(2): 123-136. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14760400601093217. (Journal Articles)
  • Greville M., Davidson S. and Scragg R. (2006) Legal Research and Writing in New Zealand. (3rd ed.). Wellington: LexisNexis. 429pp. (Authored Books)
  • Scragg R. (2006) Commercial Law in New Zealand. Author of chapters 22, 48, 49, 50 and 51. Wellington: LexisNexis. (Authored Books)
  • Scragg RJ. (2006) Chapter update: Leasing of Chattels. In Butterworths (Ed.), New Zealand Forms and Precedents Wellington: Butterworths. (Chapters)
  • Scragg RJ. (2006) Chapter updates: Credit (Repossession) Act 1997; Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003; Hire Purchase Agreements; Personal Property Securities. In Borrowdale A; Glazebrook S (Ed.), Commercial Law in New Zealand Wellington: LexisNexis. (Chapters)
  • Burrows J., Finn J., Hampton L., Hawes C., Scragg R. and Todd S. (2005) Butterworths Introduction to Commercial Law. Wellington: LexisNexis. 778pp. (Authored Books)
  • Gallavin C. and Scragg R. (2005) The LLB of New Zealand and England and Wales: A Comparative Analysis. University of Greenwich, London, UK: Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA) Conference: Comparing Commonwealth Laws, 9 Sep 2005. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Glazebrook S., Borrowdale A., Burrows J., Finn J., Hampton L., Hawes C., Scragg R. and Todd S. (2005) Commercial Law in New Zealand. Wellington: LexisNexis. (Authored Books)
  • Scragg R. (2005) The Doctrine of Stare Decisis. New Zealand Law Journal : 417. (Journal Articles)
  • Scragg R. and Hampton G. (2005) Lawyers and Conveyancers Bill: Queen's Counsel. New Zealand Law Journal : 351-352. (Journal Articles)
  • Scragg RJ. (2005) Credit (Repossession) Act 1997. In Hawes C (Ed.), Butterworths Introduction to Commercial Law: 739-750. Wellington: LexisNexis. (Chapters)
  • Scragg RJ. (2005) Hire Purchase Agreements. In Hawes C (Ed.), Butterworths Introduction to Commercial Law: 717-738. Wellington: LexisNexis. (Chapters)
  • Scragg RJ. (2005) Personal Property Securities. In Glazebrook S; Borrowdale A (Ed.), Commercial Law in New Zealand: 950,001-957,002. Wellington: LexisNexis. (Chapters)
  • Scragg RJ. (2005) Personal Property Securities. In Hawes C (Ed.), Butterworths Introduction to Commercial Law: 677-716. Wellington: LexisNexis. (Chapters)
  • Scragg RJ. (2005) Secured Transactions: an Introduction. In Hawes C (Ed.), Butterworths Introduction to Commercial Law: 673-676. Wellington: LexisNexis. (Chapters)
  • Borrowdale A., Burrows J., Finn J., Hampton L., Hawes C., Scragg R. and Todd S. (2004) Commercial Law in New Zealand. Wellington: LexisNexis. 280pp. (Authored Books)
  • Greville M., Davidson S., Scragg RJ., Te Aho L. and Mackinnon J. (2004) Legal Research and Writing in New Zealand. (2nd ed.). Wellington: LexisNexis NZ. 438. (Authored Books)
  • Scragg R. (2004) New Zealand's Legal System: The Principles of Legal Method. Melbourne: Oxford University Press. 146pp. (Authored Books)
  • Scragg R. (2004) PPSA Amendment. New Zealand Law Journal : 213-214. (Journal Articles)
  • Scragg RJ. (2004) The Structure of Legal Education in New Zealand. Seminar Series, 20 Oct 2004. (Oral Presentations)
  • Scragg RJ. (2004) Damages Under the Fair Trading Act 1986. Dunedin, New Zealand: Disputes Tribunal Referees' Conference, 1 Sep 2004. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Scragg RJ. (2004) The Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003. Dunedin, New Zealand: Disputes Tribunal Referees' Conference, 1 Sep 2004. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Scragg RJ. (2004) Credit (Repossession) Act 1997. In Glazebrook S; Borrowdale A (Ed.), Commercial Law in New Zealand: 970,001-970,354. Wellington: LexisNexis. (Chapters)
  • Scragg RJ. (2004) Hire Purchase Agreements. In Glazebrook S; Borrowdale A (Ed.), Commercial Law in New Zealand: 965,001-966,952. Wellington: LexisNexis. (Chapters)
  • Scragg RJ. (2004) Personal Property Securities. In Glazebrook S; Borrowdale A (Ed.), Commercial Law in New Zealand: 955,001-957,002. Wellington: LexisNexis. (Chapters)
  • Scragg RJ. (2004) Secured Transactions: an Introduction. In Glazebrook S; Borrowdale A (Ed.), Commercial Law in New Zealand: 950,001-950,254. Wellington: LexisNexis. (Chapters)
  • Scragg R. (2003) Loverich v Echo Investments. New Zealand Law Journal : 212-213. (Journal Articles)
  • Scragg R. (2003) The New Zealand Court of Appeal and the Doctrine of Stare Decisis. Canterbury Law Review 9: 294-305. (Journal Articles)
  • Scragg R. (2003) Leasing of Chattels (Title 29). In Scott H (Ed.), New Zealand Forms and Precedents: 58pp. Wellington: LexisNexis Butterworths. (Chapters)
  • Scragg RJ. (2003) Motor Vehicle Sales and the Personal Property Securities Act 1999. In Hawes C; Rowe D (Ed.), Commercial Law Essays: A New Zealand Collection: 131-143. Christchurch: The Centre for Commercial and Corporate Law. (Chapters)
  • Scragg R. (2002) Hire Purchase: Expansionary Holdings Ltd v Cambridge Discounts Ltd. New Zealand Law Journal : 384. (Journal Articles)
  • Scragg R. (2002) Mooting Builds Confidence for Law Students. UC Teaching Sep: 10-11. (Journal Articles)
  • Scragg R. (2001) Commercial Law: Fair Trading Act 1986: Harvey Corp Ltd v Barker. New Zealand Law Journal : 195-196. (Journal Articles)
  • Borrowdale A., Burrows J., Finn J., Hampton L., Hawes C., Scragg R. and Todd S. (2000) Butterworths Commercial Law in New Zealand. (4th ed.). Wellington: Butterworths of NZ. 924pp. (Authored Books)
  • Greville M., Scragg R. and Davidson S. (2000) Legal Research and Writing in New Zealand. Wellington: Butterworths. 361. (Authored Books)
  • Scragg R. (2000) Personal Property Securities Law Reform in New Zealand. Insolv. LJ 7: 163-168. (Journal Articles)
  • Scragg R. (2000) Personal Property Securities Law Reform in New Zealand: An Update. Insolvency Law Journal 10: 180-186. (Journal Articles)
  • Scragg R. (2000) Statutory Interpretation: The Interpretation Act 1999. NZLJ : 376-377. (Journal Articles)
  • Scragg R. (2000) The Structure of Legal Education in New Zealand. Hong Kong: University of Hong Kong, 1 Jan 2000. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Scragg R. (2000) Credit (Repossession) Act 1998. In Borrowdale A (Ed.), Butterworths Commercial Law in New Zealand (4th ed.) Wellington: Butterworths. (Chapters)
  • Scragg R. (2000) Floating Charge. In Borrowdale A (Ed.), Butterworths Commercial Law in New Zealand (4th ed.) Wellington: Butterworths. (Chapters)
  • Scragg R. (2000) Hire Purchase Agreements. In Borrowdale A (Ed.), Butterworths Commercial Law in New Zealand (4th ed.) Wellington: Butterworths. (Chapters)
  • Scragg R. (2000) Introduction to Part VIII Secured transactions and hire purchase. In Borrowdale A (Ed.), Butterworths Commercial Law in New Zealand (4th ed.) Wellington: Butterworths. (Chapters)
  • Scragg R. (2000) Leasing of Chattels, Title 29 in New Zealand Forms and Precedents. In edition RF (Ed.), New Zealand Forms and Precedents Wellington: Butterworths. (Chapters)
  • Scragg R. (2000) Personal Property Securities. In Borrowdale A (Ed.), Butterworths Commercial Law in New Zealand (4th ed.) Wellington: Butterworths. (Chapters)
  • Scragg R. (1999) From Barren Rock to SAR: The Citizen and the Law in Hong Kong 1840-1997. History Now 5(1): 21-24. (Journal Articles)
  • Scragg R. (1999) Legal Ethics: Harley v McDonald. New Zealand Law Journal : 189-190. (Journal Articles)
  • Scragg R. (1999) Legal Ethics: Prince Jefri Bolkiah v KPMG (a firm). NZLJ : 288. (Journal Articles)
  • Scragg R. (1999) Mooting and Competitions. New Zealand Law Journal : 283. (Journal Articles)
  • Scragg R. (1999) The new Personal Property Securities Legislation. Christchurch, New Zealand: CDLS: New Developments in the law, 1 Jan 1999. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Scragg RJ. (1999) Consumer Protection: AMP Finance N.Z. Ltd v Heaven. NZLJ : 288. (Journal Articles)
  • Scragg R. (1998) Commercial Law: Acceptance by Fax: Canterbury District Health Board v National Union of Public Employees. New Zealand Law Journal : 50. (Journal Articles)
  • Scragg R. (1998) Personal Property Securities. NZLJ : 211-212. (Journal Articles)
  • Scragg R. (1998) The Education and Training of an Advocate: The New Zealand Perspective. London, UK: Inns of Court School of Law Worldwide Advocacy Conference, 1 Jul 1998. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Scragg R. (1997) Constitutional Change in Hong Kong: The Legitimacy of the Provisional Legislative Council. Canterbury Law Review 6: 593-609. (Journal Articles)
  • Scragg R. (1997) From Barren Rock to SAR: The Citizen and the Law in Hong Kong 1840-1997. Christchurch, New Zealand: Australia and New Zealand Law and History Society Conference Paper, 1 Jan 1997. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Scragg R. (1997) Wheel Clamping: Distress Damage Feasant? NZLJ : 23-24. (Journal Articles)
  • Stockley A. and Scragg R. (1997) First Year Law in New Zealand. Sydney, Australia: Australasian Law Teachers' Association Conference Papers 1997, 2 Oct 1997. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Stockley A. and Scragg R. (1997) First Year Law: Survival of the Fittest? NZLJ : 319-326. (Journal Articles)
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