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Law of Tort (Foundations): Premium Pack, 11th Edition

Law of Tort (Foundations): Premium Pack, 11th Edition

Author: John Cooke
Publisher: Pearson U.K._
ISBN: 9781447923534
Published In: July 2013
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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Law of Tort, part of the Foundation series, offers a comprehensive, clear and straighforward account of the law ideal for LLB or GDL/CPE students. Each text is rich in learning features designed to illuminate complex legal principles and promote solid understanding and confidence in legal study. Readers will gain a firm grasp of the essential concepts as well as an awareness of important developments in the law.

Features
- Chapter aims and objectives outline from the start what you will learn in each chapter.
- Case summaries highlight the central themes of key cases in the subject, clearly set apart from the surrounding text.
- Example boxes illustrate how points of law apply in everyday situations.
- Chapter summaries draw together the main concepts covered in each chapter, cementing understanding.
- Further reading lists at the end of each chapter direct students to subject-specific resources to enrich understanding.
- Marginal cross-references help the reader make connections within the text and aid understanding of how the material fits together.
- Glossary of important legal terms provides a handy reference tool.
- Easy-to-read layout and attractive text design promote comprehension.
General principles of tort law Part 1

1. General principles

The tort of negligence Part 2

2. General principles of negligence

3. Duty of care

4. Psychiatric Damage

5. Economic loss

6. Omissions, third parties and public authorities

7. Breach of duty and proof of negligence

8. Causation and remoteness of damage

9. Defences to negligence

Specific areas of negligence and breach of statutory duty Part 3

10. Defective premises

11. Defective products

12. Breach of statutory duty

13. Employer’s liability

14. Medical negligence and related issues

Torts based on land Part 4

15. Trespass to land

16. Nuisance

17. Rylands v Fletcher and liability for fire

Miscellaneous torts Part 5

18. Liability for animals

19. Trespass to the person

20. Defamation

21. Privacy

22. Deceit, malicious falsehood and passing off

Parties, defences and remedies Part 6

23. Vicarious liability

24. Joint and several liability

25. Limitation

26. General defences

27. Remedies

Glossary of terms

Index