Tort : cases and materials
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Tort : cases and materials
Butterworths, 1991
4th ed
- : pbk
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Previous ed.: 1985
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This textbook on tort arranges subject-matter according to an interests classification and employs a contextual approach designed to give students a wider perspective of the subject in its socio-economic framework. There are some changes to the arrangement as set out in the third edition of the book. The chapter on malicious abuse of power has been dropeed along with the material on statutory immunities in tort, although the immunities are explained in notes where they are relevant to an understanding of the development of economic torts. Liability for animals has been placed in a separate chapter. An ELBS/LPBB edition is available.
Table of Contents
- Part 1 Principles and policy of negligence: an action for damages in perspective
- the duty of care
- protected persons
- protected economic interests
- breach of duty
- causation and remoteness of damage
- defences - contributory negligence, volenti non fit injuria, exclusion of liability and illegality and public policy
- assessment of damages. Part 2 Specific duties and interests: liability for defective premises
- liability for damage caused by things
- liability for animals
- statutory torts and employer's liability
- international interference with the person
- interference with land
- deliberate interference with interests in trade or business
- interests in reputation - defamation. Part 3 Loss distribution: vicarious liability
- joint liability
- insurance and compensation.
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