Tort /
by Paula Giliker, M.A. (Oxon.), B.C.L., Ph.D (Cantab.), Barrister, Professor of Law, University of Bristol.
- Sixth edition.
- cxii, 700 pages ; 25 cm.
- Sweet & Maxwell's Textbook series .
- Sweet & Maxwell's textbook series. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Table of cases -- Table of statutes -- Table of statutory instruments -- Table of EU & international legislation -- The nature of tortious liability -- Negligence: the duty of care -- Negligence: economic loss -- Negligence: psychiatric illness -- Negligence: breach of duty -- Causation and remoteness -- Employers' liability -- Occupiers' liability -- Strict liability statutes -- Nuisance and the rule in Rylands v Fletcher -- Trespass -- The economic torts -- Defamation -- Defences to defamation -- Privacy (or miuse of private information) -- General defences and extinction of liability -- Remedies. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
"Tort presents an accessible and current picture of the law of torts and is ideal for those approaching the subject for the first time. The text succinctliy covers all the major concepts in the law of torts and clearly illustrates how they work in practice by reference to the major cases in this field and the main statutory provisions."--Back cover.