Q and A: Law of Torts 2007-2008

by Oughton, David; Marston, John; Harvey, Barbara

• ISBN13: 9780199299485
• ISBN10: 019929948X
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-03-15
• Publisher: Blackstone Press

Summary

OUP's Law Questions and Answers series gives students the opportunity to practise their exam techniques and evaluate and assess their progress. This new edition of QandA Law of Torts has been fully revised to offer comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of all the essential aspects of thelaw. The ideal revision aid, it is divided into chapters covering each major topic, and contains around fifty questions and full answers designed to test even the best prepared student. The book opens with a dedicated chapter on study skills, explaining how to answer both essay and problem typequestions in the examination, as well as how to tackle coursework. Each chapter contains an introduction focusing on important legal aspects and summarising points of interest. After each question there is a commentary which highlights the essential elements and indicates exactly what the examinersare looking for. Every commentary is followed by a bullet-pointed answer plan illuminating key points to provide students with instant confidence.Online Resource CentreQandA Law of Torts is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre providing annotated web links and a glossary of terms from the Dictionary of Law.

Table of Contents

Preface

Table of Cases

Table of Statutes

Introduction (on study and examination skills)

The role of the law of torts

Trespass to the person

Negligence I: duty of care

Negligence II: breach of duty

Negligence III: causation and remoteness of damage

Employers' liability

Occupiers' liability

Product liability

Liability for animals

Torts relating to land

Liability for statements not made negligently

Interference with chattels and business interests

General defences

Remedies and limitations of actions

Index

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