LAW10180 - Law of Torts (2018)

Not currently available in 2018

Provides a basic understanding of the principles upon which liability to pay compensation is based through detailed study of a number of tort actions including negligence, trespass, and nuisance. Evaluate examples of the various forms of conduct and states of mind which can give rise to liability, and the different consequences which may be compensated. Critically examine the effectiveness of the law of torts in achieving its principal objective of deterrence, resource allocation, compensation and loss distribution.

Topic 1 The nature and functions of torts
Topic 2 Introduction to negligence
Topic 3 Negligence - the duty of care
Topic 4 Duty of care: The difficult cases
Topic 5 Breach and standard of care
Topic 6 Damage - factual causation and the scope of liability
Topic 7 Defences to negligence
Topic 8 Vicarious liability and non-delegable duties
Topic 9 Intentional torts to people and land
Topic 10 Torts to personal property and business interests
Topic 11 Judicial remedies and limitation of actions

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