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035 _a(Sirsi) u135354
041 0 _aeng
050 0 4 _a346.4103
100 1 _aRogers, W.V.H.
245 0 0 _aWinfield and Jolowicz on tort
250 _a17th ed.
260 _aLondon
_bSweet and Maxwell
_c2006
300 _acii, 1143p.
_c24cm.
350 _a32
505 _aNature 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.
520 _aAll-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.
590 _aKA
651 4 _aEngland
_y886-
690 _aLAW
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999 _c106019
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