Law of torts / R. P. Balkin, J. L. R. Davis.

Sydney : Butterworths, 2004.

3rd ed.

24361

Torts -- Australia.

Torts -- New Zealand.

Part I: Introduction 1. General observations

Part II: Intentional invasion of personal and property interests

2. General considerations appertaining to trespass

3. Intentional torts to the person

4. Goods

5. Land

6. Defenses to intentional torts to the person and property

Part III: Negligent invasions of personal, property and financial interests

7. Duty of care

8. Breach of duty

9. Causation and remoteness of damage

10. Defenses to negligence

11. Compensation in personal injury actions

12. Alternative sources of compensation for personal injuries

13. The negligent infliction of purely economic loss

Part IV: Invasion of personal and property interests by conduct not necessarily intentional or negligent

14. Nuisance

15. Animals

16. Violation of interests protected by statute

Part V: Protection of interests in reputation

17. Defamation: introduction

18. Elements of defamation

19. Defamation: defenses and remedies

Part VI: Protection of trading or business interests

20. The economic torts in general

21. Intentional and unjustifiable interference with trade or business

22. Statutory protection against unfair business practices

23. Injurious falsehood, passing off and deceit

Part VII: Other interests meriting protection

24. Family relations

25. Misuse of process

Part VIII: Remedies and parties

26. Vicarious liability

27. Remedies

28. Extinction of remedies

29. Parties.

Includes bibliography and index.

0409316903

cxv, 926 p.