Full Description
This is one in a series of introductory books providing readers with an overview of the more frequently encountered legal principles. This book focuses on the common law tort principles that apply in the territory. As a basic introduction, this book is intended to be user-friendly. The text is kept short and easy to read. Chinese translations of most legal terms used in the text are provided. An extensive endnote section provides readers with additional information and in-depth explanations. Thoroughly revised and reorganized, this second edition of Tort Law in Hong Kong will appeal to students of legal subjects, professionals whose work involves interaction with legal matters, and the general public.
Contents
Foreword Preface Table of Cases Table of Legislation1. Introduction A. Overview B. Organization C. Definition2. Types A. Intentional Tort B. Strict Liability Tort C. Negligence D. Other Torts3. Tort of Negligence A. Duty of Care B. Breach of Duty i. Res Ipsa Loquitur ii. Eggshell Skull Rule C. Causation D. Damage4. Defences to the Tort of Negligence A. Contributory Negligence B. Volenti Non Fit Injuria (Assumption of Risk) C. Inevitable Accident D. Ex Turpi Causa Non Oritur Actio E. Statute of Limitations5. Other Tortious Liabilities A. Vicarious Liability i. Employee or Independent Contractor ii. Criteria for Determining Status iii. Course of Employment iv. Employer's Liability for Independent Contractors B. Breach of Statutory Duty C. Employer's Liability to Workers D. Occupier's Liability E. Nuisance i. Private Nuisance ii. Public Nuisance F. Trespass i. Trespass to the Person ii. Trespass to Land iii. Defences G. Defamation i. Libel and Slander ii. Defences iii. Remedies6. Damages A. Personal Injury i. Pecuniary Loss ii. Non-pecuniary Loss B. Joint Tortfeasors C. Nuisance D. Trespass to Person E. Trespass to Land F. DefamationNotes References Index
