Torts

The previous editions of Torts were highly regarded for their clarity of explanation and engaging writing style, and this new fourth edition fully retains each of these qualities. The text has been extensively revised and updated, and there is a new chapter on privacy. The enhanced layout includes end of chapter summaries and self-test exercises and an extensive bibliography. This is therefore an ideal companion to the subject for both law undergraduates and GDL/CPE students.

Preface.- Table of Cases.- Table of Statutes.- Introduction.- PART I: THE TORT OF NEGLIGENCE.- Introduction.- The Duty of Care Concept.- Nervous Shock.- Economic Loss.- Omissions.- Special Duty Problems: Particular Parties.- Breach of the Duty of Care.- Causation.- Remoteness of Damage.- Defences.- PART II: INTERFERENCE WITH THE PERSON AND PERSONAL PROPERTY.- Interference with the Person and Personal Property.- Occupiers' Liability.- Product Liability.- Breach of Statutory Duty.- Trespass to the Person.- PART III: INTERFERENCE WITH LAND.- Introduction.- Private Nuisance.- The Rule in Rylands v. Fletcher.- PART IV: INTERFERENCE WITH REPUTATION.- Defamation.- Privacy.- PART V: GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF TORTIOUS LIABILITY.- Vicarious Liability and Joint Torts.- Remedies.