Tort
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Bibliographic Information
Tort
(Core text series / editor, Nicola Padfield)
Oxford University Press, c2008
6th ed
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Note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This sixth edition of Tort introduces the basic principles of this multi-faceted topic. The author's straightforward analysis covers a wide range of issues and provides a clear and concise exposition of tort law in an easy-to-use format. This text is an excellent introduction to this key area of undergraduate study, and can also be used as an on-going revision and reference source to reinforce students' understanding throughout their studies. Features such as chapter summaries, self-test questions, and further reading lists allow students to check and consolidate their understanding while also encouraging further study and investigation.
Table of Contents
- 1. What is tort?
- 2. Deliberate harm to the person
- 3. Negligent harm to the person: general considerations
- 4. Negligent harm to the person: special duties
- 5. Negligence: property and economic losses
- 6. Deliberate infliction of economic loss
- 7. Land use and the environment
- 8. Protection of reputation
- 9. Parties, and liability for others
- 10. Remedies
- 11. Defences and other factors limiting damages
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