Subjects:

Tort Law, External LLB Titles

Contents:

Preface

Acknowledgements

Table of Statutes

Table of Cases

Table of abbreviations

Part One: Principles and policy of negligence

1. An action for damages in perspective

2. The duty of care

3. Duty of care: special problems

4. Pure economic loss

5. Breach of duty

6. Causation and remoteness of damage

7. Defences: contributory negligence, volenti non fit injuria, exclusion of liability and illegality and public policy

8. Assessment of damage

Part Two: Specific duties and interests

9. Liability for defective premises

10. Liability for damage caused by things

11. Liability for animals

12. Non-intentional statutory torts

13. Intentional interference with the person

14. Interference with land

15. Deliberate interference with interests in trade or business

16. Interests in reputation - defamation

17. Invasion of privacy

Part Three: Loss distribution

18. Vicarious liability

19. Joint liability

20. Insurance and compensation

Index

The sixth edition of this classic casebook retains all the features that have made it such a popular and respected text. Emphasizing the interests served by the law of tort and taking a contextual approach, the book combines an authoritative selection of cases and materials with stimulating commentary.

• Questions and notes sections highlight the main issues to students, reinforcing their understanding and appreciation of the subject