The law of torts in New Zealand
By: Stephen Todd, general editor ; Ursula Cheer, Cynthia Hawes, Bill Atkin
Edition: 7th edition.
Publisher: Thomson Reuters
Published: 2016
Place of publication: Wellington
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1567
ISBN-13: 9780947486112
Copyright date: 2016
Subjects: Torts
Description: The 7th edition of The Law of Torts in New Zealand marks the passage of 25 years since the book was first published in 1991. As with previous editions, it seeks to explain and to discuss the evolving law in New Zealand and also to cover significant developments in the wider common law world. The work ensures that the relevant rules and principles of tort law are assessed in the light of their objectives and likely consequences, and the policies underlying the law are given close attention. The new edition encompasses a number of significant developments in the law. Since mid-2005 when the fourth edition was published, there has been a stream of new decisions on torts, with major developments in various aspects of negligence, the economic torts, breach of confidence and the protection of privacy, defamation, Bill of Rights litigation and the award of damages. The Law of Torts in New Zealand is the definitive tort work for law students and practitioners. Its exemplary standards and authoritative reputation are both demonstrated by the fact that it is the book that is most frequently cited in decisions of the New Zealand courts.
Notes: Revision of: 2013 edition.

"25th anniversary edition"--Cover

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction / Stephen Todd; title: Accident compensation and the common law / Stephen Todd; title: Accident compensation in operation / Stephen Todd; title: Trespass to the person / Stephen Todd; title: Negligence : the duty of care / Stephen Todd; title: Negligence : particular categories of duty / Stephen Todd; title: Negligence : breach of duty / Stephen Todd; title: Breach of statutory duty / Stephen Todd; title: Trespassing on land / Bill Atkin; title: Nuisance / Bill Atkin; title: The rule in Rylands v Fletcher / Bill Atkin; title: Interference with goods / Cynthia Hawes; title: Interference with business relations / Cynthia Hawes; title: Interference with intellectual property / Stephen Todd; title: Deliberate falsehoods / Stephen Todd; title: Defamation / Ursula Cheer; title: Invasion of privacy / Ursula Cheer; title: Abuse of legal procedure / Stephen Todd; title: Abuse of public office / Stephen Todd; title: Causation and remoteness of damage / Stephen Todd; title: Defences / Stephen Todd; title: Vicarious liability / Stephen Todd; title: Parties / Stephen Todd; title: Multiple tortfeasors and contribution / Stephen Todd; title: Remedies / Bill Atkin; title: Discharge of liability / Stephen Todd.