Forms of action -- Negligence -- causation -- Remoteness of damage -- Contributory negligence -- Nervous shock -- Negligent misstatement -- Occupiers' liability -- Trespass to the person -- Breach of statutory duty -- Employers' liability -- Liability for chattels -- Defamation -- Vicarious liability -- Trespass to land -- Interference with goods -- Nuisance -- The Rule in rylands v fletcher -- Fire -- Defences