Tort : cases and materials / B. A. Hepple and M. H. Matthews

By:

Hepple, B. A

Contributor(s):

Matthews, M. H

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London : Butterworths, c1991.Edition: 4th edDescription: xliv, 956 p. : 25 cmISBN:

00406540012

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

346.03 HEP

Contents:

Part 1 Principles and policy of negligence: an action for damages in perspective; the duty of care; protected persons; protected economic interests; breach of duty; causation and remoteness of damage; defences - contributory negligence, volenti non fit injuria, exclusion of liability and illegality and public policy; assessment of damages. Part 2 Specific duties and interests: liability for defective premises; liability for damage caused by things; liability for animals; statutory torts and employer's liability; international interference with the person; interference with land; deliberate interference with interests in trade or business; interests in reputation - defamation. Part 3 Loss distribution: vicarious liability; joint liability; insurance and compensation.

Summary: This textbook on tort arranges subject-matter according to an interests classification and employs a contextual approach designed to give students a wider perspective of the subject in its socio-economic framework.

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Item type	Current library	Home library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Book	Mzumbe University Main Campus Library	Mzumbe University Main Campus Library	344.046 ROD (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		0045993

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Includes index.

This textbook on tort arranges subject-matter according to an interests classification and employs a contextual approach designed to give students a wider perspective of the subject in its socio-economic framework.

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