Title: Winfield and Jolowicz on tort.
Authors: Rogers, W. V. H.; Winfield, Percy Henry, 1878-1953.; Jolowicz, J. A.
Publisher: Thomson Reuters (Legal),
Year: 2010
Subjects: Torts England; Torts Wales
Abstract: The authors focus on English law but cover significant developments in Commonwealth countries, and, where appropriate, European systems of tort law. They offer an understanding of the purpose of tort law and also detail the rules and principles that make up tort law and explain how the law has developed.
Contents: Ch. 1 Nature and functions of the law of tort -- ch. 2 The structure of tort law : history and influences -- ch. 3 General characteristics of tortious liability -- ch. 4 Trespass to the person and related matters -- ch. 5 Negligence : duty and breach -- ch. 6 Negligence : causation, remoteness (scope of liability) and contributory negligence -- ch. 7 Breach of statutory duty and Misfeasance in a public office -- ch. 8 Employers' liability -- ch. 9 Liability for land and structures -- ch. 10 Liability for defective products -- ch. 11 Liability for statements -- ch. 12 Defamation, and privacy and related matters -- ch. 13 Trespass to land -- ch. 14 Nuisance -- ch. 15 Strict liability : rule in Rylands v Fletcher -- ch. 16 Animals -- ch. 17 Interference with goods -- ch. 18 Interference with contract or business -- ch. 19 Abuse of legal procedure -- ch. 20 Vicarious Liability -- ch. 21 Joint and several tortfeasors -- ch. 22 Remedies -- ch. 23 Death in relation to tort -- ch. 24 Capacity -- ch. 25 Defences -- ch. 26 Extinction of liability in tort.