Tort : case and materials / [compiled by] B.A. Hepple, M.H. Matthews
Imprint
London : Butterworths, 1991
Edition
4th ed
Descript
xliv, 956 p. ; 25 cm
CONTENT
Principles and policy of negligence: An action for damages in perspectives -- The duty of care -- Protected persons -- Protected economic interests -- Breach of duty -- Causation and remoteness of damage -- Defences: contributory negligence, volenti non fit injuria, exclusion of liability and illegality and policy -- Assessment of damages -- Specific duties and interests: Liability for defective premises -- Liability for damage caused by things -- Liability for animals -- Statutory torts and employer's liability -- International interference with the person -- Interference with land -- Deliberate interference with interests in trade or business -- Interests in reputation-defamation -- Loss distribution: Vicarious liability -- Joint liability -- Insurance and compensation