Contents
Overview of tort law;
Duty of care;
I : foundational principles;
Duty of care;
II : recognized harm;
Breach of duty;
Causation and remoteness;
Defences to negligence;
Liability for defective premises and structures;
Trespass to the person and related torts;
Wrongful interference with goods;
Trespass to land;
Defences to intentional torts against the person or property;
Background to the protection of economic and intellectual property interests;
False representations;
The general economic torts;
Product liability;
Nuisance;
The rule in Rylands v Fletcher;
Animals;
Breach of statutory duty;
Defamation : foundational principles;
Defences and remedies in defamation;
Misuse of private information;
Misuse of process and public powers;
Vicarious liability;
Capacity and parties;
Remedies : basic principles;
Principles of compensation for personal injuries and associated losses.