Description |
lxix, 597 pages ; 25 cm. |
Contents |
1. Introduction to the law of torts -- 2. Duty of care -- 3. Breach of duty of care -- 4. Damage: factual causation and scope of liability -- 5. Defences to negligence -- 6. Trespass to the person -- 7. Trespass to land and trespass to personal property -- 8. Defences to and remedies for trespass -- 9. The tort of nuisance -- 10. Vicarious liability and non-delegable duty -- 11. Defamation -- 12. Remedies -- 13. Torts arising from statutory duties and powers -- Index |
Summary |
Contemporary Australian Tort Law is an engaging, accessible and student-friendly introduction to the law of torts in Australia. This unique text presents the foundational topics of tort law in a logical way, covering duty of care, breaches, negligence, damages and defences, as well as higher level topics such as defamation and offences in public office. -- back cover |
Analysis |
Australian |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Torts -- Australia.
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Genre/Form |
Deakin authored content
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Author |
Popa, Tina, author
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Rochford, Francine author
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Szablewska, Natalia, author
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Taliadoros, Jason, author
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Donovan, Darren< author
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Bautista, Lowell,0http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2017226592 author
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ISBN |
9781108626255 |
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1108626254 |
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