Contemporary Australian Tort Law 2nd Edition

Author: Joanna et al. Kyriakakis
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9781009348775

Previous Edition ISBN: 9781108626255
Published In: May 2024
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: Australia ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Tort law is a dynamic area of Australian law, offering individuals the opportunity to seek legal remedies when their interests are infringed. Contemporary Australian Tort Law introduces the fundamentals of tort law in Australia today in an accessible, student-friendly way. This edition retains the logical coverage of key aspects of tort law and has been thoroughly updated to cover recent case law and legal developments. The chapter on defamation has been comprehensively updated to reflect recent amendments to uniform legislation and its application in common law. Self-assessment tools throughout the text encourage students to test and apply their knowledge of key concepts. These features include case questions and review questions throughout each chapter, as well as longer end-of-chapter hypothetical problems which consolidate students' application of key concepts to realistic contemporary scenarios.

Written by a team of teaching experts, Contemporary Australian Tort Law is an engaging resource for students new to studying tort law.

Written as a textbook for today's students
Written as a textbook for today's courses – designed for a one semester course
Clear overview of different torts and key legal principles
A principles text with a good range of cases with commentary in the text, hyperlinked to cases and legislation in the ebook
Print and eBook combination with a multitude of supporting pedagogy for practical skills development
Website with resources to support instructors

1. Introduction to the law of torts

2. Duty of care

3. Breach of duty of care

4. Damage: factual causation and scope of liability

5. Defences to negligence

6. Trespass to the person

7. Trespass to land and trespass to personal property

8. Defences to and remedies for trespass

9. Nuisance

10. Vicarious liability and non-delegable duty

11. Defamation

12. Remedies