Buch, Englisch, 464 Seiten
Buch, Englisch, 464 Seiten
ISBN: 978-0-19-926870-2
Verlag: Oxford University Press
PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF ACCESSIBLE CASES, IDEAL FOR USE ON UNDERGRADUATE COURSES IN TORT LAW
KEY FEATURES:
* Includes extracts from statutes and European legislation for reference
* Includes valuable commentary - each chapter begins with an introductory paragraph; each case extract is followed by explanatory commentary; and questions throughout highlight core issues for discussion
DESCRIPTION:
Tort law is based almost entirely upon case law and a thorough understanding of the important cases is crucial for students of this subject. Richard Kidner's well-established and popular casebook covers all the standard cases, and his accompanying commentary covers the reasoning as well as the final decision. Where applicable, extracts from statutes as well as European legislation have also been included.
CONTENTS:
Trespass to the Person
Trespass to Land
Wrongful Interference with Goods
Negligence: The Basic Principles of Duty of Care
Breach of Duty: The Standard of Care
Causation and Remoteness of Damage
Special Duty Problems: Omissions
Special Duty Problems: Exercise of Statutory Powers
Special Duty Problems: Nervous Shock
Special Duty Problems: Statements, Services, and Economic Loss
Special Duty Problems: Acts and Economic Loss
Special Duty Problems: Contract and Duty of Care
Special Duty Problems: Defective Structures
Special Duty Problems: Unborn Children, Wrongful Life, and Wrongful Birth
Defences to Negligence
Damages for Death and Personal Injuries
Vicarious Liability
Breach of Statutory Duty
Product Liability
Occupiers' Liability
Nuisance
Liability for the Escape of Dangerous Things
Animals
Defamation
Index
Zielgruppe
Undergraduates of law studying the compulsory subject of tort law.
