Full Description
Renowned for its excellent case law coverage and student-friendly approach, this 14th edition of Law of Tort offers a comprehensive, clear and straightforward account of the law, making it a must-read for LLB or GDL students.
Contents
Part 1 General principles of tort law
1 General principles
Part 2 The tort of negligence
2 General principles of negligence
3 Duty of care
4 Psychiatric damage
5 Economic loss
6 Liability for omissions and third parties
7 Liability of public authorities
8 Breach of duty and proof of negligence
9 Causation and remoteness of damage
10 Defences to negligence
Part 3 Specific areas of negligence and breach of statutory duty
11 Defective premises
12 Defective products
13 Breach of statutory duty
14 Employer's liability
15 Medical negligence and related issues
Part 4 Torts based on land
16 Trespass to land
17 Nuisance
18 Rylands v Fletcher and liability for fire
Part 5 Miscellaneous torts
19 Trespass to the person
20 Defamation and malicious falsehood
21 Privacy - Tort of misuse of private information
Part 6 Parties, defences and remedies
22 Vicarious liability
23 Limitation
24 General defences
25 Remedies
Glossary of terms
Index
