Description
Book SynopsisTort law is a core element of every law degree in England and Wales. Unlocking Torts will ensure you grasp the main concepts with ease. This book explains in detailed, yet straightforward, terms:
- Negligence and negligence related torts including occupiers'' liability and employers'' liability;
- Land based torts such as trespass, nuisance and Rylands v Fletcher;
- Trespass to the person;
- Defamation and other torts relating to reputation;
- Economic torts, breach of a statutory duty, vicarious liability, defences and remedies.
The fifth edition is fully up to date with key case law including the recent decision of Robinson v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police [2018] UKSC and Darnley v Croydon Health Services NHS Trust [2018] UKSC 50 amongst others.
The Unlocking the Law series is designed specifically to make the law accessible
Table of Contents
1. The origins and character of tortious liability; 2. Negligence: duty of care; 3. Negligence: breach of duty; 4. Negligence: causation; 5. Negligence: defences; 6. Negligence: specific duty situations; 7. Occupiers’ liability and liability for defective premises; 8. Trespass to land; 9. Nuisance; 10. Strict liability and land – Rylands v Fletcher; 11. Liability for animals; 12. Torts relating to goods; 13. Trespass to the person; 14. Defamation; 15. The economic torts; 16. Breach of statutory duty; 17. Employers’ liability; 18. Vicarious liability; 19. Remedies and limitations
