Torts law : in principle.

Sydney : Thomson Lawbook Co., 2005.

4th ed. / by Sam Blay, Andy Gibson and Bernadette Richards.

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Torts.

Torts -- Australia.

1. Meaning of a tort

2. Statutory compensation schemes for torts claims

3. Trespass and case

4. Sources of tort law

5. Trespass to the person

6. Torts to chattels

7. Trespass to land

8. Defences to the intentional torts to person and property

9. Negligence: duty of care

10. Special duty of care situations

11. Breach of duty of care

12. Causation and remoteness of damage in negligence

13. Defences to negligence

14. Proof in civil trials: proof of negligence

15. Breach of statutory duty

16. Vicarious liability

17. Nuisance

18. Liability for animals

19. Defamation

20. Intentional interference with economic interests

21. Misuse of legal powers

22. Injury to relational interests

23. Remedies for a tort.

Includes index.

Previous editions entitled: Introduction to tort.

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lii, 629 p.