Description
Book SynopsisA considered balance of depth, detail, context, and critique, Tort Law Directions offers the most student-friendly guide to the subject; empowering students to evaluate the law, understand its practical application, and approach assessments with confidence.Gain a complete understanding of the topic: we won''t overload or leave your students short, just the right amount of detail conveyed clearly-Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear-Identify when and how to evaluate the law critically: we''ll introduce the key areas of debate and give your students the confidence to question the law-Direct and consolidate their knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help your students tackle assessments with confidence-Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place your students can aspire to take their learning to the next level, the authors p
Table of Contents1: Tort: Law and system 2: Negligence: duty of care 3: Breach of duty 4: Negligence: causation 5: Negligence: duty of care problem areas 6: Defences to negligence 7: Negligence: occupiers' liability 8: Employers' liability and non-delegable duties 9: Vicarious liability 10: Product liability 11: Trespass to the person and to land 12: Nuisance 13: Rylands v Fletcher 14: Elements of defamation 15: Defences to defamation 16: Privacy and misuse of private information 17: Remedies and limitation
