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Torts: Principles, Skills and Application

Torts: Principles, Skills and Application

Author: A Clarke; J Devereux; J Day; M Greenway
Publisher: LexisNexis Australia
ISBN: 9780409348514
Published In: February 2019
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: Australia ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Torts: Principles, Skills and Application introduces students to the legal concepts, key cases and contemporary issues surrounding the law of intentional and negligent torts and offers a practical guide to how tort principles are applied in legal practice. Discussion includes coverage of the statutory framework of the civil liability Acts and other relevant legislation in each Australian jurisdiction, reflecting the growing centrality of statute, and statutory interpretation, in the suite of legal skills relevant to law studies and legal practice.

Student-friendly features such as accessibly-written explanations, clear learning objectives, the inclusion of tables and diagrams scaffolding information, case summaries, and example answers to legal problems support effective learning. Chapters on tort law in practice and class actions provide context to the understanding of tort law principles. A specific and focused chapter on torts research assists in the development of foundational skills.

Features

Real world, student-friendly discussion provides context for the study of tort law
Relevant and current content aligns with current teaching in tort law
Strong pedagogic structure supports learning
Hands-on, practical approach underpins development of essential legal skills

1. Tort Law in Australia: An Overview

2. The Statutory Framework of Tort Law

3. Negligence

4. Duty of Care

5. Breach of the Duty of Care

6. Vicarious Liability & Non-Delegable Duties

7. Defences to Negligence Claims

8. Causation

9. Damages

10. Medical negligence

11. Pure Economic Loss

12. Legal Professional Negligence