| Description |
xxix, 446 pages ; 25 cm |
| Series |
Palgrave law principles and practice |
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Palgrave law principles and practice
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| Contents |
1. Introduction -- Pt. A: Intentional torts. 2. Trespass to person: battery, assault and false imprisonment -- 3. Trespass to land and private nuisance -- 4. Wrongful dealings with property: trespass to goods, conversion, detinue -- 5. Defences to intentional torts -- Pt. B: Negligence. 6. Negligence:-overview -- 7. Duty of care -- 8. Breach of duty of care -- 9. Causation -- 10. Remoteness of damage -- 11. Special rules for recovery where harm is economic loss or mental harm -- 12. Liability- for omissions and of statutory authorities -- 13. Defences to negligence -- Pt. C: Remedies. 14. Damages -- Pt. D: Parties. 15. Who can sue and who can be sued -- Pt. E: Analysis of torts and suggested reform. 16. Reform of torts- a rational approach |
| Summary |
Explains, analyses and evaluates the principles of torts law. It also explores a rational for torts law reform. Authors from Deakin University, Australia |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Torts -- Australia.
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Torts.
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| Author |
Carter, Rachel Anne, author
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Faris, Peter, author
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| ISBN |
9781420256475 (paperback) |
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