Australian principles of tort law / By Pam Stewart and Anita Stuhmcke.

Annandale, N.S.W. : The Federation Press, 2017.

4th edition

87588

Torts -- Australia.

1. Introduction to the law of torts

2. The nature of intentional torts

3. Intentional torts to the person

4. Actions on the case for intentionally caused mental or physical harm

5. Tresspass to land

6. Intentional torts relating to goods

7. Defences to intentional torts

8. Introduction to negligence

9. Breach of duty

10. Scope of liability: causation

11. Scope of liability: remoteness of damage

12. Proof

13. Defences to negligence: contributory negligence, voluntary assumption of risk and statutory defences

14. The framework of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW)

15. Personal liability of criminals, volunteers, good Samaritans and apologetic

16. Atypical plaintiffs and specific duty categories

17. Negligently caused pure economic loss

18. Liability of statutory authorities in negligence

19. The tort of breach of statutory duty

20. Vicarious liability and non-delegable duties

21. Nuisance

22. Remedies

23. Death

24. Contribution among tortfeasors.

Now in its fourth edition, Australian Principles of Tort Law continues to provide currency, depth of analysis and clear instruction as to how to approach this challenging area of law. This edition provides clear explanation about the operation of civil liability legislation across Australian jurisdictions. It incorporates the latest materials and includes observations as to the scope and content of the growing body of legal interpretation of the civil liability legislation across all jurisdictions, as courts throughout Australia interpret and apply the legislative provisions. Stewart and Stuhmcke succeed in clarifying a conceptually difficult area of law across all Australian jurisdictions. They discuss an excellent range of cases (geographical and hierarchical), explain the relevance and applicability of the civil liability legislation, and detail the impact and importance of the relationship between the legislation and the common law of tort. - Publisher's website.

Previous edition: 2012.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9781760021382

lix, 722 p. ; 25 cm