Subjects:

Tort Law

Contents:

Definition and scope of the law of tort

Purpose and policy of tort

Liability for individual acts (1): Harm intentionally caused

Liability for individual acts (2): Harm negligently caused

Liability for things (1): Moveable things

Liability for things (2): Immoveable things

Liability for people

Liability for words

Liability of public bodies

Causation and general defences

Tort and remedies

This book emphasises problem-solving and method as an approach to the conceptual and functional difficulties associated with the subject of tort. It provides the basic materials in a concise and focused way, so that students can gain a solid understanding of the most important areas.

Notes and questions point the way to further reading and research, thus making the book a vital link between the lecture hall, the physical and electronic libraries, and the factual situations that create tort litigation. In addition, the book highlights the growing importance of European influences on difficult cases.