Connecting with Australian Tort Law 3rd ed

Author: Marco Rizzi; Kate Offer; Jamie Walvisch
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9781009593267

Published In: May 2026
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Connecting with Australian Tort Law is a practical introduction to the principles and application of tort law. It guides students to expand their knowledge of tort law, improve their problem-solving and communication skills and advance their professional development. Now in its third edition, Connecting with Australian Tort Law maintains its clear two-part structure.

Part 1 introduces students to the fundamentals of tort law, and provides practical tools needed to succeed academically. Students will learn how to structure a legal argument and answer complex questions before arriving at Part 2. This Part covers specific areas of tort law, including trespass to the person, trespass to land and personal property, nuisance, defamation and negligence. It examines the principles of tort law and uses case examples and legislation to demonstrate their application.

Pedagogically rich, Connecting with Australian Tort Law includes problem-solving questions, tips and legislation alerts to keep students engaged and actively learning.

Part I. The Nature of Tort Law, and How to Study It:

1. Introducing tort law and its challenges

2. Understanding the law of torts

3. Torts techniques: legal argument and practical problem solving

4. Study strategies

Part II. The Torts:

5. Trespass to the person

6. Trespass to land and personal property

7. Defences to the intentional torts

8. Nuisance

9. Defamation

10. Introduction to negligence