Tort / Personal Injury

Core Text: Tort, 7th Edition

By Steven Hedley
Oxford University Press February 2011

Specifications

ISBN-13
9780199586561
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication
February 2011
Format
Paperback
Jurisdiction
U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

  • Covers the essential principles of tort law in a clear and succinct style, making it an ideal introductory or supplementary text
  • Self-test questions and further reading suggestions encourage students to check and further their understanding of the key issues
  • The clear layout, many sub-headings, and paragraph references ensure the text is easy to follow and understand

New to this edition

  • This edition has been fully updated to reflect recent developments in the law, including discussion of new cases on defamation, harassment, false imprisonment, vicarious liability, right to life, standard of care, conspiracy and more

The seventh edition of Tort introduces the central principles of the subject, providing a clear and concise exposition of the law in an easy-to-use format. The text is an excellent introduction to this key area of undergraduate study, and can also be used as an ongoing revision and reference source to provide extra support to students throughout their studies.

Features such as chapter summaries, self-test questions, and further reading lists allow students to check and consolidate their understanding and assist independent learning.

Readership: Students studying tort law modules as part of their LLB or GDL/CPE course.

Table of Contents

Contents:
1: What is tort?
2: Deliberate harm to the person
3: Negligent harm to the person: general considerations
4: Negligent harm to the person: special duties
5: Negligence: property and economic losses
6: Deliberate infliction of economic loss
7: Land use and the environment
8: Protection of reputation
9: Parties, and liability for others
10: Remedies
11: Defences and other factors limiting damages;

About the Author

Stephen Hedley, Professor of Law, University College, Cork

 

 

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