Tort Law (11th Edition)

Description

Written and designed for use on an LLB or GDL programme, Tort Law (11th Edition) combines the authors’ trademark clarity of writing with coverage of the fundamental legal principles at play in this ever-evolving subject. A range of student-friendly features to support understanding and coverage of the topical issues and key academic debates within tort also combine to make this text the book of choice for students year after year.

Key Features

The authors’ trademark clarity of writing combines with complete coverage of the key topics, case law and statutes at play required for use on LLB or GDL programmes.

Areas of academic debate, criticisms of the current law and reform options are highlighted throughout the text to encourage the reader to analyse and develop their own views on the more controversial areas of tort law

The authors use a range of tools to help you to get to grips with the subject quickly and to reinforce your understanding, including:

•  Key case boxes to help you identify and understand the legal principles developed from leading case law
• Typical exam questions and detailed guidance on answering them to illustrate how to apply the legal principles in exams
• Additional reading suggestions to encourage you to read more widely around the subject

New to this Edition

Fully updated with all recent legal developments, this eleventh edition includes:

• Restructured coverage of negligence with dedicated chapters now included on economic loss, psychiatric injury and public bodies;
• Coverage of the first cases coming to court based on the Defamation Act 2013 such as Cooke v MGN (2014);
• Discussion of recent developments in the ever-evolving law of privacy such as PJS v News Group Newspapers (2016);
• Analysis of new case law in negligence including Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board (2015) on a doctor’s duty of care and Michael v Chief Constable of South Wales (2015) on the liability of the police; and
• An increased number of essay and problem questions giving you the opportunity to practise applying your knowledge.

Authors Biography

Catherine Elliott (LLB, DEA) is a qualified barrister and experienced university lecturer, who has written extensively in the field of law.

Frances Quinn is an award-winning journalist with a particular interest in, and experience of, the law.