Subjects:

Tort Law

Contents:

1. General introduction

2. Intentional interference with the person

3. Negligence - introduction

4. Breach of duty

5. Causation and remoteness

6. Defences to negligence

7. Negligence: duty of care - psychiatric illness

8. Negligence: duty of care - economic loss

9. Negligence: duty of care - omissions and acts of third parties

10. Negligence: duty of care - public bodies

11. Special liability regimes

12. Nuisance and the rule in Rylands v Fletcher

13. Defamation and privacy

14. Vicarious liability

15. Damages for personal injury

16. Death and damages

17. How tort works

Tort Law: Text and Materials combines the best features of a stand-alone textbook with those of a traditional materials volume. The carefully-chosen selection of extracts from case law and academic articles map closely to undergraduate tort law courses, while the stimulating author commentary highlights key points and provides a clear context for the cases and materials.

By explaining the key points of the law at the beginning of each section and building on this with substantial case extracts and further commentary, Tort Law enables the student to develop a thorough understanding of this difficult subject area. Also included in this edition is a wide selection of critical writings, giving an invaluable overview of the most important academic perspectives on tort law.

The clear two-colour page layout and design allows for easy distinction between text and materials, and aids navigation throughout the text. Tort Law has been written with the undergradaute in mind, and should be essential reading for students coming to the subject for the first time.

• A unique balance of original text and materials enables the volume to meet the need of either a stand alone text or a complementary casebook
• Stimulating author commentary aimed squarely at undergraduates offers clear and concise explanations which are easy to follow and understand
• A judicious selection of materials map closely to UK tort law courses, and ensure students are aware of up-to-date cases and can relate them directly to their studies
• A clear two-colour page design allows for a clear distinction between commentary and materials, and aids navigation throughout
• Fully updated to take into account the latest developments in tort law, including discussions of Chester Afshar and Gregg v Scott (causation); Lagden v O'Connor (remoteness of damage; claimant's impecuniosity); D v East Berkshire Community Trust and Gorringe v Calderdale MBC (liability of public bodies); Tomlinson v Congleton BC (occupiers' liability); Transco plc v Stockport MBC (rule in Rylands v Fletcher ); Campbell v MGN Ltd and Douglas v Hello! (No 6) (privacy); and Courts Act 2003, sec.100 (damages: periodical payments)