Tort law

Author(s)

• Weir, J. A. (John Antony)

Bibliographic Information

Tort law

Tony Weir

（Clarendon law series）

Oxford University Press, 2002

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This addition to the "Clarendon Law Series" offers a clear exposition of the modern law of tort and addresses all heads of the subject. It provides both a succinct and thoughtful overview for those coming to Tort for the first time and also pulls together themes and raises thought-provoking insights and synergies for those reading it after completing the course. Tony Weir presents both in-depth discussion and thorough analysis of recent cases and trends, notably in areas such as: liability of public authorities for child abuse; impact of the Human Rights Act; privacy; and liability of police.

Table of Contents

• 1. Introduction
• 2. Negligence
• 3. Breach of Duty
• 4. Causation
• 5. Strict Liability
• 6. Vicarious Liability
• 7. Contribution Between Tortfeasors
• 8. Contributory Negligence
• 9. Trespass
• 10. Nuisance
• 11. Conversion
• 12. Defamation
• 13. Economic Torts
• 14. Damages
• 15. Other Systems

by "Nielsen BookData"

Details

• NCID: BA57449511
• ISBN:
  • 0199249989
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Oxford ; Tokyo
• Pages/Volumes: xxiv, 216 p.
• Size: 22 cm
• Classification:
  • DC21 : 346.4203
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Torts -- England
  • LCSH : Torts -- Wales
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA00257598