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Tort Law Text and Materials
By
Mark Lunney, Ken Oliphant
Description
* A unique
balance of original text and materials enables the volume to meet the
need of either a stand alone text or a complementary casebook
* Stimulating
author commentary aimed squarely at undergraduates offers clear and
concise explanations which are easy to follow and understand
* A judicious
selection of materials map closely to UK tort law courses, and ensure
students are aware of up-to-date cases and can relate them directly
to their studies
* A clear
two-colour page design allows for a clear distinction between
commentary and materials, and aids navigation throughout
New to this edition
* Fully
updated to take into account the latest developments in tort law,
including discussions of Chester Afshar and Gregg v Scott
(causation); Lagden v O\\\'Connor (remoteness of damage; claimant\\\'s
impecuniosity); D v East Berkshire Community Trust and Gorringe v
Calderdale MBC (liability of public bodies); Tomlinson v Congleton BC
(occupiers\\\' liability); Transco plc v Stockport MBC (rule in Rylands
v Fletcher ); Campbell v MGN Ltd and Douglas v Hello! (No 6)
(privacy); and Courts Act 2003, sec.100 (damages: periodical
payments)
Tort Law: Text and
Materials combines the best features of a stand-alone textbook with
those of a traditional materials volume. The carefully-chosen
selection of extracts from case law and academic articles map closely
to undergraduate tort law courses, while the stimulating author
commentary highlights key points and provides a clear context for the
cases and materials.
By explaining the
key points of the law at the beginning of each section and building
on this with substantial case extracts and further commentary, Tort
Law enables the student to develop a thorough understanding of this
difficult subject area. Also included in this edition is a wide
selection of critical writings, giving an invaluable overview of the
most important academic perspectives on tort law.
The clear
two-colour page layout and design allows for easy distinction between
text and materials, and aids navigation throughout the text.Tort Law
has been written with the undergraduate in mind, and should be
essential reading for students coming to the subject for the first
time.
Readership:
Undergraduates on the LLB or CPE degree courses studying the core
subject area of tort law.
Contents
1. General
introduction
2. Intentional
interference with the person
3. Negligence -
introduction
4. Breach of duty
5. Causation and
remoteness
6. Defences to
negligence
7. Negligence:
duty of care - psychiatric illness
8. Negligence:
duty of care - economic loss
9. Negligence:
duty of care - omissions and acts of third parties
10. Negligence:
duty of care - public bodies
11. Special
liability regimes
12. Nuisance and
the rule in Rylands v Fletcher
13. Defamation and
privacy
14. Vicarious
liability
15. Damages for
personal injury
16. Death and
damages
17. How tort works
Authors, editors, and contributors
Mark Lunney,
Associate Professor in the School of Law, University of New England,
NSW, Australia, and Solicitor of the Supreme Courts of Queensland and
England & Wales and
Ken Oliphant,
Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Cardiff
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