1. Introduction.- Part 1: The Tort of Negligence.- 2. Duty of care.- 3. Pure economic loss.- 4. Psychiatric injury.- 5. Breach of duty.- 6. Causation.- 7. Remoteness.- Part 2: Torts Relating to Land and Goods.- 8. Occupiers’ Liability.- 9. Nuisance and the Rule in Rylands v Fletcher.- 10. Product Liability.- Part 3: Intentional Torts.- 11. Economic torts.- 12. Intentional torts to the person.- Part 4: Defamation and Privacy.- 13. Defamation.- 14. Privacy.- Part 5: General Matters.- 15. Vicarious liability.- 16. Defences.- 17. Damages.
Sarah Green is the Law Commissioner for Commercial and Common Law at the Law Commission of England and Wales. Prior to that, she was Professor of Private Law at the University of Bristol, Professor of the Law of Obligations at the University of Oxford and a lecturer at the University of Birmingham. She has written two books about specific elements of tort law, and has also published on a variety of other topics including virtual currencies, blockchain issues surrounding intermediated securities, smart contracts, sale of goods law as applicable to digitised assets, and wage theft.
Jodi Gardner is a University Lecturer in Private Law at the University of Cambridge, and a Fellow of St John’s College. She is also a Senior Adjunct Research Fellow at the Centre for Banking & Finance Law, National University of Singapore. Jodi’s research is primarily focused on the intersection between private law and social policy. She is written on a variety of different topics in this area including the regulation of high-cost credit contracts, the impact of austerity measures, the effect of open banking on financial exclusion, online auctions, and concurrent liability in tort and contract.
How does tort law deter bad behaviour? How should tort law compensate individuals for physical injuries committed against them? Do you think the law is right to impose liability on one person for wrongs committed by another?
This book will show you how to tackle these questions and many more, enabling you to become a confident legal thinker. Accessible and thought-provoking, Tort Law combines clear explanations of core legal principles and recent legal developments with lively discussions of key academic perspectives.
This exciting new textbook offers you everything you need to succeed in your studies:
Flowcharts and relatable examples showing you how tort law works in a practical context
A unique running problem-question enabling you to develop your own critical thinking practice
Tips on answering problem questions, preparing you for success in assignments and exams
A ‘Making Connections’ feature showing you how tort law interacts with other areas of your law studies
Critical viewpoints, controversial cases and explanations of diverse theoretical approaches inspiring you to go further
Whether you are looking for a clear introduction to tort law, or delving deeper into the topic, Tort Law is an essential course companion, designed to help you at every stage of your studies.
Visit www.macmillanihe.com/green-tort to find further resources to support your learning, including practical guidance on answering essay questions and problem questions.
