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Winfield and Jolowicz on tort

By: Language: English Publication details: London Sweet and Maxwell 2006Edition: 17th edDescription: cii, 1143p. 24cmISBN:
  • 0421924505
  • 9780421924505
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 346.4103
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
Book London Books 346.4103 ROG (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30073408

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.