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Elliott & Quinn's Tort Law 12th edition


Elliott & Quinn's Tort Law 12th edition

Paperback by Quinn, Frances

Elliott & Quinn's Tort Law

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ISBN:
9781292251448
Publication Date:
21 May 2019
Edition/language:
12th edition / English
Publisher:
Pearson Education Limited
Pages:
472 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 30 Apr - 1 May 2024
Elliott & Quinn's Tort Law

Description

Elliott & Quinn's Tort Law is the number one choice if you are a law student looking for a tort law textbook which provides: Straightforward coverage of the fundamental legal principles written by a well-known author team known for making the subject easy-to-read without compromising on academic rigour. Succinct coverage of all key cases and their principles and implications and somewhere you can practise applying these to exam style questions. An understanding of how the law operates in the real world and an overview of future reform options to help you develop your own views on the effectiveness of the current laws. This 12th edition also includes: A new 'The Bigger Picture' feature which highlights the legal issues behind high profile news stories, helping you to see the real-world application of the law. Revamped, checklist-style end of chapter case summaries, for easy revision. New essay and problem questions, with answer guidance available online to support your revision. Free access to a companion website with additional resources to support your study, available at www.pearsoned.co.uk/elliottquinn.

Contents

Brief Contents Preface Acknowledgements Table of cases Tables of statutes, statutory instruments and European legislation 1 Tort law: an introduction 2 Negligence: elements of the tort 3 Negligence: causation, defences, limitation and criticism 4 Negligence: psychiatric injury 5 Negligence: economic loss 6 Negligence: public bodies 7 Employers' liability 8 Occupiers' liability 9 Product liability 10 Breach of statutory duty 11 Defamation 12 Privacy 13 Nuisance 14 The rule in Rylands v Fletcher 15 Trespass to land 16 Trespass to the person 17 Joint and several liability 18 Vicarious liability 19 Remedies in tort Appendix: Answering examination questions Glossary Index

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