Presents an easy-to-use fold out map. This map provides spider-diagrams and flowcharts to provide a concise, authoritative revision accessory, giving students an at-a-glance tool for understanding how the different topics within each subject are connected. It can be pinned to walls to make the revision process easier and aid in student's research.
An account of the principles of delict in Scots law. Of interest to student and practitioner alike, it considers significant developments in case law in relation to House of Lords decisions on economic wrongs, the meaning of harm, pure economic loss, vicarious liability, remoteness of damages and remoteness of losses.
Tripping and slipping cases form a large part of the personal injury lawyers practice. Not all cases are straight-forward, many involve complex questions of law engaging various legal disciplines. This title covers the legal disciplines that can come into play in a trip or slip case.
These Guidelines are acknowledged as a key source of reference for the judiciary, for personal injury law practitioners, and for professionals in related areas such as insurance. Now in their tenth edition, they can be relied upon as being fully up-to-date and in line with all recent awards and practice.
Three major exceptions, under which the United States may not be held liable, even in circumstances where a private person could be held liable under state law, are the Feres doctrine, which prohibits suits by military personnel for injuries sustained incident to service. This book discusses the application of the Feres doctrine.
A long awaited new edition of this popular textbook which provides an accessible introduction covering the basic principles of the law of torts as well as directing the reader towards the complexities of the subject and its relationship with society.
Tort Law Directions is written in an engaging and lively manner with an emphasis on explaining the key topics covered on tort law courses with clarity. The book includes helpful learning features to guide students through the material in an interesting and interactive way.
Law Express Question and Answer: Tort Lawis designed to help you get the most out of every answer you write by improving your understanding of what examiners are looking for, helping you to focus in on the question being asked and showing you how even a good answer can be improved.
A Irish tort law reference book that is useful for both legal practitioners and people studying Irish law who require accurate guidance and information. It scrutinises the important legislation including the Civil Liabilities Amendment Act 1996; the Occupiers Liability Act 1995; and, the Health and Safety Regulations 1993;
Written by respected experts, The Law of Torts in Australia remains the book to turn to for in-depth discussion of the issues of this large area of the law. Now in its fifth edition, this book explores the motivations and complexities of tort law from a distinctively Australian perspective.
Tort Law is an ideal main text for undergraduate tort law courses. The authors combine a lively, engaging writing style with a critical approach to the subject. This text uses innovative pedagogical features such as 'counterpoint' and 'pause for reflection' boxes to encourage students to think more deeply.
Brings together tort law experts from Austria, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States, who examine compensation for victims of terrorism in their respective jurisdictions. This book is concluded by a comparative analysis and an assessment of legal policy issues.
Offers a systematic and theoretical exploration of the law of negligence. This book argues that the law of negligence is best understood in terms of a relatively small set of principles enunciated in a small number of leading cases. It is suitable for students and tort law practitioners.
Focuses on litigation damages, economic and non-economic, including punitive damages; their definitions, calculations, and assignments in the US and EU. This book examines areas of convergence and divergence in the academic and practical treatment of damages issues in the US and EU.
Provides currency, depth of analysis, and instruction as to how to approach this challenging area of Tort law. This title includes observations as to the scope and content of the growing body of legal interpretation of the tort law reform legislation across all jurisdictions, as courts throughout Australia interpret.