The Law of Torts In Australia

The aim of the fifth edition of The Law of Torts in Australia, like that of the previous four, is to provide a distinctively Australian account of the most important parts of tort law, primarily for use by students. This edition is the most comprehensive offering; it goes into more depth than other texts, and explores motivations and complexities behind the principles of tort law, whilst challenging students to think critically about the law.

Table of cases Table of statutes 1. Introduction: Torts and Tort Law 2. Interference with the Person 3. Interference with Goods 4. Interference with Land 5. Nuisance 6. Interference with Pure Economic Interests 7. Defamation and Invasion of Privacy 8. Negligence: Negligent Conduct9. Negligence and the Scope of the Obligation to Take Care: Duty of Care 10. Negligence and the Scope of the Obligation to Take Care: Causation and Consequences 11. Negligence: Two Applications 12. Defences to Torts Involving Negligence 13. Product Liability 14. Liability for Animals 15. Breach of Statutory Duty 16. Damages 17. Vicarious Liability 18. Multiple Tortfeasors: Liability and Contribution 19. Limitation of Actions Index