Tort Law in Hong Kong: An Introductory Guide, 2nd Edition

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Tort Law in Hong Kong: An Introductory Guide, 2nd Edition

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This is one in a series of introductory books providing readers with an overview of the more frequently encountered legal principles. This book focuses on the common law tort principles that apply in the territory. As a basic introduction, this book is intended to be user-friendly. The text is kept short and easy to read. Chinese translations of most legal terms used in the text are provided. An extensive endnote section provides readers with additional information and in-depth explanations.

Thoroughly revised and reorganized, this second edition of Tort Law in Hong Kong will appeal to students of legal subjects, professionals whose work involves interaction with legal matters, and the general public.
Foreword
Preface
Table of Cases
Table of Legislation

1. Introduction
A. Overview
B. Organization
C. Definition

2. Types
A. Intentional Tort
B. Strict Liability Tort
C. Negligence
D. Other Torts

3. Tort of Negligence
A. Duty of Care
B. Breach of Duty
i.   Res Ipsa Loquitur
ii.  Eggshell Skull Rule
C. Causation
D. Damage

4. Defences to the Tort of Negligence
A. Contributory Negligence
B.  Volenti Non Fit Injuria (Assumption of Risk)
C. Inevitable Accident
D.  Ex Turpi Causa Non Oritur Actio
E. Statute of Limitations

5. Other Tortious Liabilities
A. Vicarious Liability
i.   Employee or Independent Contractor
ii. Criteria for Determining Status
iii. Course of Employment
iv. Employer’s Liability for Independent Contractors
B.  Breach of Statutory Duty
C. Employer’s Liability to Workers
D. Occupier’s Liability
E. Nuisance
i.   Private Nuisance
ii. Public Nuisance
F. Trespass
i.   Trespass to the Person
ii. Trespass to Land
iii. Defences
G.  Defamation
i.   Libel and Slander
ii. Defences
iii. Remedies

6. Damages
A. Personal Injury
i.   Pecuniary Loss
ii. Non-pecuniary Loss
B. Joint Tortfeasors
C. Nuisance
D. Trespass to Person
E. Trespass to Land
F. Defamation

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Stephen D. Mau, BA, JD, LLM, is a US-qualified attorney at law. He is assistant professor of law in the Faculty of Construction and Environment at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University where he is the deputy award coordinator for the Master of Science/Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution programme in the Department of Building and Real Estate. He is also a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a HKMAAL accredited mediator. He has published extensively on international arbitration and general Hong Kong legal principles.