Local Government Liability Law provides a practical and succinct analysis of the types of legal liability faced by local governments. It takes the reader through liability in relation to each of the core functions of local authorities, and examines the different liabilities arising from the actions of local government officers, their agents and their contractors. Adopting a practical approach, it also discusses remedies and defences to liability.
* Comprehensive coverage of all local government liability - tortious, contractual, criminal and restitutional
* Written in highly practical, user-friendly style
* Covers the increasing importance of EU law in this area
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978-0-421-53620-3 (9780421536203)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Torts - General. Negilgence. Nuisance. Rylands v. Fletcher. Trespass and interference with goods. Misfeasance in public office. Malice use of legal process. Defamation. Statutes. Human rights. EU law. Contract. Restitution. Breach of Trust. Local government reorganisation. Criminal liability.
