Law of Torts 3rd ed

The 2nd edition of Irish Law of Torts was published in 1990 and has been widely used and highly regarded by both students and practitioners. The 3rd edion text has been revised and updated to include the numerous legislative and judicial developments which have occurred in this area.

Recent important legislation examined includes:-

• the Civil Liabilities Amendment Act 1996;
• the Occupiers Liability Act 1995;
• the Health and Safety Regulations 1993;
• the Liability for Defective Products Act 1991;
• Statute of Limitations Amendment Act 1991.

Key developments are detailed and relevant and most recent case law examined in areas such as: nuisance; the duty of care, including consideration of the impact of Article 6 of European Convention on Human Rights; product liability; nervous shock, in particular post traumatic stress syndrome; professional negligence; employer's liability; and damages.

The book is divided into 46 chapters covering the vast subject matter of the law of torts. Law of Torts continues to be an authoritative and definitive work on the law of torts in Ireland.