| Description |
lxx, 612 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
An introduction to torts -- The distinction between trespass and case -- Trespass to person -- Trespass to land --Trespass to personal property -- Defences to trespass -- Intentional damage to a person -- The negligence action -- Duty of care -- A selection of duty categories -- Standard of care and breach -- Damage: causation and scope -- Defences to negligence -- Limitations of actions -- Judicial remedies -- Wrongful death -- Service and family relations -- Public and statutory duties -- Misrepresentation in torts: negligence and deceit -- Vicarious liability and non-delegable duties -- Multiple tortfeasors -- Defamation -- Defences and remedies in defamation -- Interference with business interests -- Nuisance -- Liability for animals |
| Summary |
Overview of the law of torts in Australia. Examines trespass actions in detail, as well as nuisance, defamation and the economic torts. The chapters on negligence focus on the civil liability legislation that has been enacted throughout Australia, particularly in respect of the standard of care and breach of duty, causation and scope of liability, defences and assessment of damages for personal injury |
| Analysis |
Cases (Law) |
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Law Torts (Australia) |
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Legislation |
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Torts |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: 2005 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Torts -- Australia -- Textbooks.
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Torts -- Australia.
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| Genre/Form |
Textbooks.
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| Author |
Stickley, Amanda, author
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| ISBN |
9780409324327 |
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