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The Law of Tort

Andrew Grubb

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Abstract

I: Characteristics of tortious liability. Capacity to commit a tort and to sue. Vicarious liability and independent contractors. Joint and several tortfeasors. General defences. Damages and death. Other remedies. Part II: Intentional interference with the person. Intentional interference with land. Intentional interference with goods. Defences to intentional torts. Part III: Negligence - Duty of care. Negligence - Breach of duty (and proof). Negligence - Causation and damage. Breach of statutory duty. Part IV: Professional liability. Governmental liability. Dangerous premises. Products liability. Liability of employers. Liability for animals. Part V: Nuisance. Rylands v Fletcher and Fire. Part VI: Defamation and privacy. Economic torts. Deceit and misrepresentation. Abuse of legal process.

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I: Characteristics of tortious liability. Capacity to commit a tort and to sue. Vicarious liability and independent contractors. Joint and several tortfeasors. General defences. Damages and death. Other remedies. Part II: Intentional interference with the person. Intentional interference with land. Intentional interference with goods. Defences to intentional torts. Part III: Negligence - Duty of care. Negligence - Breach of duty (and proof). Negligence - Causation and damage. Breach of statutory duty. Part IV: Professional liability. Governmental liability. Dangerous premises. Products liability. Liability of employers. Liability for animals. Part V: Nuisance. Rylands v Fletcher and Fire. Part VI: Defamation and privacy. Economic torts. Deceit and misrepresentation. Abuse of legal process.

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I: Characteristics of tortious liability. Capacity to commit a tort and to sue. Vicarious liability and independent contractors. Joint and several tortfeasors. General defences. Damages and death. Other remedies. Part II: Intentional interference with the person. Intentional interference with land. Intentional interference with goods. Defences to intentional torts. Part III: Negligence - Duty of care. Negligence - Breach of duty (and proof). Negligence - Causation and damage. Breach of statutory duty. Part IV: Professional liability. Governmental liability. Dangerous premises. Products liability. Liability of employers. Liability for animals. Part V: Nuisance. Rylands v Fletcher and Fire. Part VI: Defamation and privacy. Economic torts. Deceit and misrepresentation. Abuse of legal process.

Key concepts: Vicarious liability, Tort, Liability, Joint and several liability, Strict liability, Misrepresentation, Contributory negligence, Trespass

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