This book is the first in a series of essay collections on defenses in private law. The series offers a systematic treatment of defenses as a connected field. Contributions from some of the world's preeminent jurists and scholars provide insights from several common law jurisdictions. The first volume explores the links between tort law defenses on a theoretical level and examines the nature and scope of individual defenses. It will be a fascinating and informative read for academics and practitioners working in the field of tort law. (Series: Defences in Private Law)

This book is the third in a series of essay collections on defenses in private law, addressing defenses to liability arising in contract. The essays range from those adopting a predominantly black-letter approach to those that examine the law from a more theoretical or historical perspective. Some essays focus on individual defenses, while some are concerned with the links between defenses or with how defenses relate to the structure of contract law generally. One goal of the book is to determine what light can be shed on contract law doctrines by analyzing them through the lens of defenses....