Author: Amanda Stickley Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann ISBN: 9780409330151 Category : Torts Languages : en Pages : 681
Book Description
This text offers accessible but comprehensive coverage of all aspects of torts law likely to be encountered in a student course, including nuisance, defamation and the economic torts. The chapters on negligence focus on the civil liability legislation enacted throughout Australia, particularly in respect of the standard of care and breach of duty, causation and scope of liability defences and assessment of damages for personal injury and include discussion of case law under this legislative regime.
Author: Harold Luntz Publisher: MICHIE ISBN: 9780409309492 Category : Torts Languages : en Pages : 1007
Book Description
Fourth edition of this casebook of Australian law of torts for LLB students. Provides a contemporary, critical commentary of the present state of the law. Like its predecessors, in addition to extracts from cases and legislation, this edition includes citations of academic writings. Questions and notes are also included. New material in this edition includes extracts from and discussions of recent High Court cases on negligence. Developments in the law of consent to medical treatment and of pure economic loss are subject to extended commentary and the legislation governing alternative compensation schemes has also been updated. Includes a table of cases, table of statutes and an index. The authors are both university professors of law and barristers and solicitors of the Supreme Court of Victoria.
Author: Julia Davis Publisher: ISBN: 9780195593877 Category : Languages : en Pages :
Book Description
A practical guide to the law of torts and how to study itConnecting with Tort Law provides students with not only the understanding of the law of torts itself, but also the fundamentals of legal argument and problem-solving. The text is divided into two parts.Part 1: Preparing for Success gives an overview of tort law and its challenges, and sets students up for successful study in torts. Students will learn how to analyse problem questions and torts cases, how to identify issues and structure an answer to a torts problem, and how to argue like a torts lawyer.Part 2: The Torts puts the insights gained from Part 1 into practice as the elements of each tort are identified. This section has been thoroughly updated with new cases and references and has an increased focus on negligence, reflecting the legislative changes in this area. There are three new chapters covering negligence: Duty of Care, Breach, and Causation. In addition Chapter 9: Defamation has been updated with a specific focus on defamation in the age of social media, and Chapter 10: Introduction to Negligence also incorporates the challenges of the Digital Age.KEY FEATURESActive reading tasks help students focus on the law as they read each chapter and reinforce their understandingLegislation Alerts prompt students to take note of statutes in their jurisdiction that may modify the common lawLook-up charts clearly present all of the basic elements of each tort and the 'ingredients' of each defence in a compact and easy-to-understand format. These assist in diagnosing problem questions and are invaluable exam aidsTest Your Understanding provides problem-solving questions that will help students consolidate their learning and develop key legal skillsCases To Remember provides summaries of important cases that students can use to model their own case summaries.
Author: Jason Harris Publisher: ISBN: 9780409326338 Category : Corporation law Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Butterworths Questions and Answers series offer a clear and systematic approach to analysing and answering problem and exam questions. Each chapter commences with a summary of relevant cases and identification of the key issues. Each question is followed by a suggested answer plan, a sample answer and comments on how the answer might be viewed by an examiner. The authors also offer advice on common errors to avoid and practical hints and tips on how to achieve higher marks.
Author: Andrew Clarke Publisher: ISBN: 9780409348514 Category : Torts Languages : en Pages : 889
Book Description
Torts: Principles, Skills & Application introduces students to the legal concepts, key cases and contemporary issues surrounding the law of intentional and negligent torts and offers a practical guide to how tort principles are applied in legal practice. Discussion includes coverage of the statutory framework of the civil liability Acts and other relevant legislation in each Australian jurisdiction, reflecting the growing centrality of statute, and statutory interpretation, in the suite of legal skills relevant to law studies and legal practice. Student-friendly features such as accessibly-written explanations, clear learning objectives, the inclusion of tables and diagrams scaffolding information, case summaries, and example answers to legal problems support effective learning. Chapters on tort law in practice and class actions provide context to the understanding of tort law principles. A specific and focused chapter on torts research assists in the development of foundational skills. Features ¿ Real world, student-friendly discussion provides context for the study of tort law ¿ Relevant and current content aligns with current teaching in tort law ¿ Strong pedagogic structure supports learning ¿ Hands-on, practical approach underpins development of essential legal skills
Author: Martin Davies Publisher: ISBN: 9780409337396 Category : Negligence Languages : en Pages : 983
Book Description
A succinct, authoritative and accessible introduction to Australian torts law The seventh edition of Focus: Torts is designed to assist students to develop a greater understanding of torts by identifying and explaining the key areas of study. Using a straightforward, structured approach and written in plain English, the authors help demystify even the most complex of legal concepts. The authors extensively cover both common law principles and Australian statutory regimes, providing a detailed account of similarities and differences among all Australian jurisdictions. The text has a particular emphasis on problem-solving, providing the reader with numerous opportunities to develop critical thinking skills and to practise answering legal problem questions. In addition to incorporating recent case law and legislative changes, this new edition has been significantly restructured and includes new chapters on Defamation and an Overview of Negligence. Significant new cases explored in this new edition include: Wallace v Kam (2013) Strong v Woolworths Ltd (t/as Big W) (2012) Amaca Pty Ltd v Booth (2011) Barclay v Penberthy (2012) Hunt & Hunt Lawyers v Mitchell Morgan Nominees Pty Ltd (2013) Bunnings Group Ltd v CHEP Australia (2011) Features: Succinct and accessible discussion of the key principles of tort law User-friendly design and strong pedagogic features Comprehensive coverage of all Australian jurisdictions
Author: Amanda Stickley
Author: Harold Luntz
Author: LUNTZ; HAMBLY; BURNS; DIETRICH; FOSTER; GRANT; HARDER.
Author: Julia Davis
Author: NEIL. FOSTER
Author: Jason Harris
Author: Andrew Clarke
Author: Robin Creyke
Author: Australia. Review into the Law of Negligence
Author: Martin Davies