TORT LAW by Elliott, Catherine ISBN 058243811X
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This title examines the principles behind tort law and looks at some of the issues and debates arising from it. The material is presented in a systematic order for learning and revision and guidelines on answering examination questions are found at the end of each chapter.
Catherine Elliott and Frances QuinnTort LawThis popular and well-established student textbook on tort law, now in its third edition, covers the subject comprehensively but concisely. It offers a clear and detailed explanation of the law of tort, presented in a systematic and logical order for learning and revision, with clear page design and headings. The style and language is exceptionally accessible to students, and references to contemporary cases and topical issues in the media engage students' interest and help place the law in its modern context. As well as up-to-date coverage of new case law and statutory provisions, the book includes discussion of academic opinion and theory, and critical commentary on the law in this area. Detailed guidelines on answering typical examination questions are provided in each chapter, as well as a chapter of general advice on revision and examinations. The book concludes with a glossary of terms.New coverage in the third edition includes: *The latest developments on duty of care, particularly those owed by public bodies and local authorities, in cases including Barrett v Enfield London Borough Council (1999), Phelps v Hillingdon (1998), Kent v Griffiths (1999) and Reeves v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis (1999) *The effect of the incorporation of the European Convention on Human Rights on decisions in this area, following the case of Osman v UK (1998) *Key cases on foreseeability (Jolley v Sutton London Borough Council (2000); causation (Holtby v Brigham & Cowan (2000); and damages (Heil v Rankin (2000) *A completely new chapter on product liability, with a critical assessment of statute and case law in this areaThe authorsCatherine Elliott is a qualified Barrister and Lecturer in Law at Kingston University. She has extensive experience of teaching law. Frances Quinn is an award-winning journalist and journal editor, with a particular interest and experience in law. By the same authorsEnglish Legal System 3e (ISBN 0 582 42353 8)Criminal Law 3e (ISBN 0 582 42352 X)Contract Law 3e (ISBN 0 582 43812 8)Law for AQA (ISBN 0 582 42362 7)
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[edit] Title
TORT LAW
[edit] Author
Elliott, Catherine
[edit] ISBN
058243811X
[edit] Published
17/07/2001
[edit] Publisher
Longman
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paperback
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17.99 (GBP)
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