| Description |
1 online resource (945 p.) |
| Contents |
Intro -- Half-Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Preface -- Dedication -- List of Chapters -- Contents -- Table of Cases -- Table of Statutes -- Chapter 1 Introduction to the Law of Torts -- 1.1 The Genius of the Law of Torts -- 1.1.1 Examples of constancy in the common law -- 1.1.2 Examples of adaptability of the common law -- 1.1.3 What then is the law of torts? -- 1.2 The 'Concerns' of the Law of Torts -- 1.2.1 Compensation -- 1.2.2 Deterrence -- 1.2.3 Loss spreading -- 1.3 The Limits and Policy of the Law of Torts -- 1.3.1 The law of torts creates unfair and unequal treatment |
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1.3.2 The ability to balance needs according to society's expectations -- 1.4 The Current Challenges Facing the Law of Torts -- 1.5 Universal Compensation Schemes -- 1.6 Motor Accident Compensation and Lifetime Care and Support -- 1.7 Workers Compensation -- 1.8 Criminal Injuries Compensation -- 1.9 Specific Compensation Schemes -- 1.10 Civil Liability Legislation -- Chapter 2 The Nature of Intentional Torts -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Development of the Intentional Torts: What is the Difference Between Trespass and Case? -- 2.3 Elements of the Torts Derived from the Action for Trespass |
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2.3.1 Intentional, reckless or negligent act: fault -- 2.3.2 Directness -- 2.3.3 Loss or damage -- 2.3.4 Onus of proof -- 2.4 Civil Liability Legislation and Intentional Torts -- Chapter 3 Intentional Torts to the Person -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Battery -- 3.2.1 Elements of battery -- 3.3 Assault -- 3.3.1 Elements of assault -- 3.4 False Imprisonment -- 3.4.1 Elements of false imprisonment -- Chapter 4 Actions on the Case for Intentionally Caused Mental or Physical Harm -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Mental Harm Caused Indirectly by Intentional Statements Calculated to Inflict Harm |
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4.3 Physical Injury Caused Indirectly by Acts Intended to Inflict Harm -- 4.4 Application of Civil Liability Legislation -- Chapter 5 Trespass to Land -- 5.1 Definition of Trespass to Land -- 5.2 Actionable Per Se -- 5.3 Voluntary Act of the Defendant -- 5.4 Directness -- 5.5 Title to Sue -- 5.6 The Nature of Land -- 5.7 Nature of the Physical Interference -- 5.7.1 Trespass by a licensee -- 5.7.2 Implied licences to enter premises -- 5.7.3 Trespass and entry authorised by law -- 5.7.4 Trespass ab initio -- 5.7.5 Continuing trespass -- 5.7.6 Trespass and privacy -- 5.8 Remedies |
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Chapter 6 Intentional Torts Relating to Goods -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.1.1 Replevin -- 6.1.2 Action on the case for damage to goods -- 6.2 Goods and Chattels -- 6.2.1 Definition -- 6.2.2 Ownership -- 6.3 Title to Sue -- 6.4 Trespass to Goods -- 6.4.1 Definition -- 6.4.2 Title to sue -- 6.4.3 Directness -- 6.4.4 Intention -- 6.4.5 Acts amounting to trespass -- actionable per se -- 6.5 Conversion -- 6.5.1 Definition -- 6.5.2 Property -- 6.5.3 Title to sue -- 6.5.4 Intention -- 6.5.5 Acts amounting to conversion -- 6.6 Detinue -- 6.6.1 Definition -- 6.6.2 Title to sue |
| Summary |
The fifth edition of Australian Principles of Tort Law provides currency, depth of analysis and clear explanation of this challenging area of law. It explains common law doctrine and the operation of civil liability legislation across Australian jurisdictions. There is extensive discussion and analysis of the latest resources with particular focus on the scope and content of the growing body of case law on interpretation and application of Australian civil liability legislation |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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6.6.3 The elements of the tort: demand and refusal |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Stuhmcke, Anita
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| ISBN |
9781760023362 |
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1760023361 |
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