Full Description
Tort Law is written to guide students through the key areas
of this important topic. Chapter 1 begins with an outline of Tort Law's
historical development. It includes an introduction to the key torts, as well
as an explanation of their relevance to the civil justice system. Chapter 2
discusses the various types of trespass and nuisance, including remedies. In
Chapter 3 the general principles of negligence are set out, including the
crucial concept of the duty of care. Chapter 4 discusses the standard of care
and the circumstances in which the duty of care owed to the claimant may be
breached. In Chapter 5 factual and legal causation are discussed, together with
the key concept of reasonable foreseeability. Chapter 6 covers the defences to
negligence claims and the potential remedies for a successful claimant. In
Chapter 7 the potential liability of an occupier of land under the Occupiers'
Liability Act 1957 and 1984 is reviewed. Chapter 8 covers the duties owed by an
employer and their potential liability, including for a breach of statutory
duty. In Chapter 9 the vicarious liability of an employer for torts committed
by their employee is explained. Chapter 10 describes the tort of defamation
(libel and slander), including defences and remedies. Finally, Chapter 11
reviews the concept of harassment and various privacy torts.
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Tort Law
Chapter 2: Trespass and Nuisance
Chapter 3: General Principles of Negligence and Duty of Care
Chapter 4: Standards of Care and Breach of Duty
Chapter 5: Causation and Reasonable Foreseeability of Damages
Chapter 6: Defences and Remedies in Negligence
Chapter 7: Occupiers' Liability
Chapter 8: Employers' Liability
Chapter 9: Vicarious Liability
Chapter 10: Defamation
Chapter 11: Harassment and Privacy Torts
