Winfield and Jolowicz on tort

Rogers, W.V.H.

Winfield and Jolowicz on tort - 17th ed. - London Sweet and Maxwell 2006 - cii, 1143p. 24cm.

Nature and functions of the law of tort -- The structure of tort law: history and influences -- general characteristics of tortuous liability -- Trespass to the person and related matters -- Negligence: duty and breach -- Negligence: causation, remoteness (scope of liability) and contributory negligence -- Breach of statutory duty and misfeasance in a public office -- Employers liability -- Liability for land and structures -- Liability for defective products -- Liability for statements -- Defamation and related matters -- Trespass to land - Nuisance -- Strict liability: rule in Rylands v Fletcher -- Animals -- Interference with goods -- Interference with contract or business -- Abuse of legal procedure --Vicarious liability -- Joint and several tortfeasors -- Remedies -- Death in relation to tort -- Capacity Defences -- Extinction of liability in tort.

All-embracing guide to the subject of tort covering significant developments in Commonwealth countries, and where appropriate European systems of tort law. Covers recent key case law.

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