Published by Pearson (May 24, 2019) © 2019

John Cooke
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    ISBN-13: 9781292251394

    Law of Tort ,14th edition

    Language: British English

    Build your understanding and confidence in the key concepts surrounding Tort Law via the practical applications and assessments this powerful digital tool has to offer.

    Law of Tort, 15th edition by Cooke supports undergraduates in learning and applying tort law to problem scenarios, helping you develop your critical skills and evaluate the law's effect in today's socio-economic context.

    This edition introduces you to the substantive Tort Law and its application, building your learning, skills, and confidence through activities, self-tests, and writing tasks. It enables you to apply the law in engaging real-life problem scenarios and debate key areas that will prepare you for your legal career.

    Renowned for its student-friendly approach and excellent coverage of practical cases and examples surrounding the field, this updated digital edition gives a clear overview of the law and is a must-read if you are studying the LLB or GDL/SQE1.

    Key Features:

    • Case and Chapter summaries explain key aspects of each topic.
    • End-of-chapter exercises 'Apply the Law' and 'Evaluate the Law', encourage you to apply what you have learned in a case scenario and receive valuable feedback.
    • Mini simulations allow you to think like a lawyer and give client advice based on evidence from a real-life case file.
    • Examples on recent relevant cases, demonstrate how theory applies to real life - now fully updated.

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    Part 1 General principles of tort law  

     1  General principles  

    Part 2 The tort of negligence

     2  General principles of negligence

     3  Duty of care  

     4  Psychiatric damage

     5  Economic loss  

     6  Liability for omissions and third parties  

     7  Liability of public authorities   

     8  Breach of duty and proof of negligence  

     9  Causation and remoteness of damage  

    10  Defences to negligence   

    Part 3 Specific areas of negligence and breach of statutory duty  

    11  Defective premises

    12  Defective products

    13  Breach of statutory duty  

    14  Employer’s liability   

    15  Medical negligence and related issues  

    Part 4 Torts based on land   

    16  Trespass to land  

    17  Nuisance

    18   Rylands v Fletcher and liability for fire

    Part 5 Miscellaneous torts 

    19 Trespass to the person 

    20 Defamation and malicious falsehood 

    21 Privacy – Tort of misuse of private information 

    Part 6 Parties, defences and remedies 

    22 Vicarious liability 

    23 Limitation 

    24 General defences 

    25 Remedies 

    Glossary of terms 

    Index