Includes index.

Part 1 Principles and policy of negligence: an action for damages in perspective; the duty of care; protected persons; protected economic interests; breach of duty; causation and remoteness of damage; defences - contributory negligence, volenti non fit injuria, exclusion of liability and illegality and public policy; assessment of damages. Part 2 Specific duties and interests: liability for defective premises; liability for damage caused by things; liability for animals; statutory torts and employer's liability; international interference with the person; interference with land; deliberate interference with interests in trade or business; interests in reputation - defamation. Part 3 Loss distribution: vicarious liability; joint liability; insurance and compensation.

This textbook on tort arranges subject-matter according to an interests classification and employs a contextual approach designed to give students a wider perspective of the subject in its socio-economic framework.

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