Torts : 1st Edition - Principles, Skills & Application

Torts : 1st Edition - Principles, Skills & Application
ISBN: 9780409348514
Publication Date: 10 February 2019

Torts: Principles, Skills & Application introduces students to the legal concepts, key cases and contemporary issues surrounding the law of intentional and negligent torts and offers a practical guide to how tort principles are applied in legal practice. Discussion includes coverage of the statutory framework of the civil liability Acts and other relevant legislation in each Australian jurisdiction, reflecting the growing centrality of statute, and statutory interpretation, in the suite of legal skills relevant to law studies and legal practice.

Student-friendly features such as accessibly-written explanations, clear learning objectives, the inclusion of tables and diagrams scaffolding information, case summaries, and example answers to legal problems support effective learning. Chapters on tort law in practice and class actions provide context to the understanding of tort law principles. A specific and focused chapter on torts research assists in the development of foundational skills.

Features

Real world, student-friendly discussion provides context for the study of tort law
Relevant and current content aligns with current teaching in tort law
Strong pedagogic structure supports learning
Hands-on, practical approach underpins development of essential legal skills

Related Titles

Howe, Walsh and Rooney, LexisNexis Study Guide Torts, 3rd ed, 2015
Luntz, Torts: Cases and Commentary, 8th ed, 2017
Paine, LexisNexis Questions and Answers: Torts, 4th ed, 2015
Vines, Quick Reference Card: Torts, 3rd ed, 2017

About the Authors

Andrew Clarke is a Professor of Law in the College of Law and Justice, Victoria University.

John Devereux is the Professor of Common Law in the TC Be...