The Annotated Civil Liability Act 2003 (QLD) Second Edition

The Annotated Civil Liability Act 2003 (QLD) provides a unique and practical guide to the interpretation and application of one of the most important pieces of legislation in Queensland's recent legal history.

The Civil Liability Act 2003 has effected significant change to the disposition of civil liability for wrongs; in particular, in the commercial sphere arising from provisions addressing professional and proportionate liability. Enhanced liability protection has been afforded public authorities and recreational service providers, and personal injury damages have been curtailed.

The history and development of the Act is given a detailed analytical treatment by reference to relevant case law. In the absence of case law, the preferred construction is identified and explained. The common law is contrasted with statutory law.

Important Features

The well-defined annotated format of the book enables readers to readily find:
· commencement and application information;
· historical developments;
· expert commentary on the common law and enacted features;
· the impact of the Ipp Report; and related and analogous state, interstate and federal laws.