Cases and Commentary on Tort - Softcover

Harvey, Barbara; Marston, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0273619411 ISBN 13: 9780273619413

Publisher: FT Prentice Hall, 1996

Synopsis

This book provides a mainstream selection of cases on tort, together with statutes, linked by commentary. Each chapter is prefaced by a highly readable introduction alerting the reader to the salient features of the topic under discussion. The text has been designed to be accessible to student readers, and the extracts are of a length that aims to be both manageable and informative. The commentary places the extracts in context, points to other cases for contrast and comparison, and contains, where appropriate, extracts from other relevant authorities. In the light of the increasing influence of EC legislation, particular emphasis is given to those areas which demonstrate this influence, e.g. breach of statutory duty and product liability.
The book is intended to be used to provide a reference to key sources to which students cannot always be guaranteed access.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Cases and Commentary on Tort 4e
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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Synopsis:

This text provides a mainstream selection of cases on tort, together with statutes and commentary. The main focus of the book is on the principles of tort and emphasis is also placed on the influence of EC legislation, for example: breach of statutory duty and product liability. It is intended to be used in conjunction with a textbook on tort and is designed for use by undergraduate students of law, University of London (External) LLB students and CPE students.

About this edition

• Publisher: FT Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0273619411
• ISBN 13: 9780273619413
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 512