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Cases and Commentary on Tort features a range of extracts from significant cases which form a useful portfolio of primary sources for undergraduate students. The authors' succinct and engaging commentary offers insight into the basic principles of tort law and highlights the role the key cases play in the wider context of the subject. The extracts have been carefully selected to ensure they are of a manageable length while also providing an accurate picture of the main principles of tort law, making this an ideal text for students studying this area of law for the first time. Questions at the end of chapters prompt further discussion of the wider issues involved, while annotated further reading lists highlight useful texts and articles for students wishing to undertake more in-depth study in areas of particular interest.
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Cases and Commentary on Tort brings together a selection of cases both old and new, linked by commentary and cross-references, that illustrate the basic principles of tort. It is best used as a companion to a suitable textbook on tort, and provides a portable reference to key sources. The increasing availability of a vast range of easily accessible electronic sources of both case and statute law may sometimes prove confusing, and this book provides a firm platform from which to explore both paper and electronic sources.
This fourth edition includes the expected crop of new cases in a number of areas. The principal areas of development are- the operation of policy in relation to the existence of a duty of care in negligence - a field in which human rights law is increasingly relevant; negligently induced psychiatric damage; private nuisance; and defamation - also an area increasingly influenced by human rights issues. Some of the new cases are useful in illustrating basic principles, while others develop or extend such principles.
The book is designed for ease of use by students and is aimed at those taking LLB, combined law degrees, Diploma and CPE, ILEX and External LLB courses.
Barbara Harvey, LLB, LLM, is a Senior Lecturer and John Marston, LLB, Solicitor, is a Principal Lecturer, at the School of Law, De Montfort University, Leicester and is a Part-Time Chairman in the Appeals Service.
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