Title: Winfield and Jolowicz on tort.
Authors: Winfield, Percy Henry, 1878-1953.; Jolowicz, J. A.; Rogers, W. V. H.; Jolowicz, J. A.
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell,
Year: 1975
Subjects: Torts Great Britain
Contents: Meaning of the law of tort -- General characteristics of tortious liability -- Nominate torts -- Trespass to the person -- Negligence -- Remoteness of damage and contributory negligence -- Nervous shock -- Breach of statutory duty -- Employers' liability -- Liability for land and structures -- Liability for chattels -- Liability for statements -- Defamation -- Trespass to land -- Nuisance -- Strict liability: the rule in Rylands v. Fletcher -- Strict liability: animals -- Trespass to goods -- Conversion and other injuries to goods -- Family and service relationships -- Interference with contract or business -- Abuse of legal procedure -- Miscellaneous and doubtful torts -- Death in relation to tort -- Vicarious liability -- Joint and several tortfeasors -- Capacity -- Defences -- Extinction of liability in tort.