Subjects:

Tort Law, External LLB Titles

Contents:

Introduction 1

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

8 Assessment of damages

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

PART THRE:

LOSS DISTRIBUTION

17 Vicarious liability

18 Joint liability

19 Insurance and compensation

Index

This title, the leading casebook on the law of tort, is now in its fifth edition. Covering all aspects of the subject, from general principles and policy to a discussion of current tort issues, it emphasises the interests served by the law of tort and concentrates firmly upon a contextual approach.

Written in a stimulating and thought-provoking way, this new edition retains all the distinctive features that have made it such a popular text and covers the important case law and statutory developments that have occurred since 1991.

Written by leading academics, it employs illustrative cases of real-life action for damages which assist the student in putting the subject into perspective. Uniquely classified by interest, it is ideal for quick reference and will be of value to all students studying for a first degree in law.