Hepple, Howarth and Matthews' Tort
Cases & Materials
5th Edition
Published on 1. January 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
1206 pages
978-0-406-06326-7 (ISBN)
Description
This well-established book covers all aspects of tort law, from general principles and policy to a discussion of current tort issues, emphasising the interests served by the law of tort and concentrating firmly upon a contextual approach. Illustrative cases of real-life action for damages are included throughout, enabling the student to put the subject into perspective.
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Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Oxford University Press
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
index
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 171 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-406-06326-7 (9780406063267)
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05/1991
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Butterworths Law
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Content
Introduction 1; PART ONE: PRINCIPLES AND POLICY OF NEGLIGENCE; 1. An action for damages in perspective; 2. The duty of care; 3. Duty of care: special problems; 4. Pure economic loss; 5. Breach of duty; 6. Causation and remoteness of damage; 7. Defences; 8. Assessment of damages; PART TWO: SPECIFIC DUTIES AND INTERESTS; 9. Liability for defective premises; 10. Liability for damage caused by things; 11. Liability for animals; 12. Non-intentional statutory torts; 13. Intentional interference with the person; 14. Interference with land; 15. Deliberate interference with interests in trade or business; 16. Interests in reputation - defamation; PART THREE: LOSS DISTRIBUTION; 17. Vicarious liability; 18. Joint liability; 19. Insurance and compensation; Index