Charlesworth and Percy on negligence / edited by Christopher Walton.

London : Sweet & Maxwell,

current edition

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Negligence.

Negligence -- England.

Negligence -- Wales.

Negligence, Contributory -- England.

Negligence, Contributory -- Wales.

Part I: General principles

1. The meaning of negligence

2. The duty to take care

3. Parties

4. Principal defences and discharges from liability

5. Causation and remoteness of damage

6. Proof and Damages

7. Vicarious liability and non-delegable duties

Part II: Standard of care

8. The standard of care

9. Dangerous premises

10. Persons professing some special skill

11. Highways and transport

12. Employment at common law

Part III: Statutory duty

13. Liability for breach of statutory duty

Part IV: Absolute or strict liability

14. Dangerous things: Rylands v Fletcher

15. Animals

16. Product liability

Part V: Death

17. Death and causes of action

Part VI: Miscellaneous matters

18. Insurance and other compensation schemes.

The foremost guide to this complex area of the law, Charlesworth and Percy on Negligence provides an exhaustive reference guide written by a mixed team of practitioners and academics on the torts of negligence and nuisance. Building on the excellence of previous editions, the text considers all the latest caselaw plus an enhanced discussion on vicarious liability and non-delegable duties. - Publisher's website.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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