Casebook on Torts

by RichardKidner (Author)

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  Paperback
  2006

  $5.85

  Tort law is based almost entirely upon case law and a thorough understanding of the important cases is crucial for students of this subject. The case selection for this book has been based upon the standard cases, and the extracts provide the essence of the reasoning and the decision. Where applicable, extracts from statutes, as well as European legislation have also been included. This new edition includes key recent cases, particularly in the areas of statutory powers and privacy. The online resource centre includes student resources, such as updates and annotated web links.

• Used

  Paperback
  1994

  $15.12

• Used

  Hardcover
  2002

  $5.86

  The law of torts is based almost entirely on case law and therefore a thorough knowledge of the leading cases is essential if the student is to understand the subject. This selection has been based on the standard cases, and the extracts attempt to provide the essence of the reasoning and the decision. Statutory materials are included where necessary. New Cases include: Wong v Parkside NHS Trust on harassment, Z v UK on duty of care, Lister v Hesley Hall on vicarious liability, A v National Blood Authority on product liability, and Loutchansky v The Times on defamation.