Subjects:

Tort Law

Contents:

Preface

Table of legislation

Table of cases

Introduction

1 Trespass to the person

2 Negligence the duty of care

3 Negligence breach of duty, causation and damage

4 Negligence and dangerous premises

5 Negligence defences, remedies and policy issues

6 Torts protecting land

7 Strict liability

8 Vicarious liability for the acts of others

9 Protecting reputation

10 Breach of statutory duty

11 Defences and remedies generally

12 Tort law in context

13 General questions on tort law

14 Sources of tort law

15 Key skills

Examinations, synoptic assessment and exam technique

Answers guide

Resources for further study

Glossary

Index

This textbook covers the Tort Law option of the A-level law syllabus, and provides at the same time an ideal introduction for anybody coming to the subject for the first time. The book covers all A-level syllabuses/specification requirements, and is written by the examiner in Tort Law for one of the major examination boards. It contains extensive case illustration, and a range of examination related questions and activities. There is a special focus on key skills, and on the new synoptic assessment syllabus requirements.

This fully updated third edition builds upon the success of the first two editions, containing a new section on human rights and new case information such as Z v UK, Rees, Walters, Fairchild, Tomlinson, Marcic, Transco, National Blood, Mothercare, Douglas v Hello, Campbell v MGN.