| Physical description |
lxix, 597 pages ; 25 cm |
| Notes |
Includes bonus enhanced eBook. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 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. |
| Other author |
Kyriakakis, Joanna, author.
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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 B., author.
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| Subject |
Torts -- Australia.
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| ISBN |
9781108626255 |
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1108626254 |
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