By V.H. Harpwood

Modern Tort Law is a comprehensive, accessible and up-to-date introduction to the law of torts. Now in its sixth edition, Vivienne Harpwood’s popular, student-friendly text explains the principles of all aspects of tort law in a lively and thought-provoking manner. The broad coverage of modern tort law makes this an ideal textbook for any undergraduate tort law course.

Students are encouraged to understand and apply the principles of tort law effectively throughout and particular attention is paid to the context within which the law is evolving, making these topics both accessible and enjoyable.

Table of Contents

An Overview of the Law of Tort Introduction to the Tort of Negligence Duty of Care: General Principles Duty of Care: Psychiatric Injury Duty of Care: Economic Loss Miscellaneous Situations Breach of Duty: The Standard of Care Causation and Remoteness of Damage Breach of Statutory Duty Occupiers Liability Torts Relating to Land Liability for Animals Trespass to the Person Employers Liability Product Liability Vicarious Liability Trespass to Goods Defamation and Other Torts Affecting the Reputation Remedies in Tort Defences Criticisms of Tort Reforms

Published Year: 2005 Format: Paper Back ISBN: 978-1-85941-976-2 Publisher: Routledge . Cavendish No of Pages: 584 Our Price: £ 26.95 Reviews: 0 reivew(s).

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