Full Description
A new edition of this popular textbook, introducing the basic principles of the law of torts and directing students towards the complexities of the subject and its relationship with society.
Contents
Based on 4th editionCare Concept.- Nervous Shock.- Economic Loss.- Omissions.- Special Duty Problems: Particular Parties.- Breach of the Duty of Care.- Causation.- Remoteness of Damage.- Defences.- PART II: INTERFERENCE WITH THE PERSON AND PERSONAL PROPERTY.- Interference with the Person and Personal Property.- Occupiers' Liability.- Product Liability.- Breach of Statutory Duty.- Trespass to the Person.- PART III: INTERFERENCE WITH LAND.- Introduction.- Private Nuisance.- The Rule in Rylands v. Fletcher.- PART IV: INTERFERENCE WITH REPUTATION.- Defamation .- Privacy.- PART V: GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF TORTIOUS LIABILITY.- Vicarious Liability and Joint Torts.- Remedies.
