Winfield and Jolowicz on tort.
Tort
/ W. V. H. Rogers, Percy Henry Winfield, J. A. Jolowicz
- 17th ed.
- London : Sweet & Maxwell, c2006.
- ciii, 1143 p. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Nature and functions of the law of tort 2. The structure of tort law: history and influences 3. General characteristics of tortious liability 4. Tresspass to the person and related matters 5. Negligence: duty and breach 6. Negligence causation, remoteness and contributory negligence 7. Breach of statutory duty and misfeasance in a public office 8. Employers liability 9. Liability for land and structures 10. Liability for defective products 11. Liability for statements 12. Defamation and related matters 13. Tresspass to land 14. Nuisance 15. Strict liability: Rule in Rylands v Fletcher 16. Animals 17. Interference with goods 18. Interference with contract or business 19. Abuse of legal produce 20. Vicarious liability 21. Joint and several tortfeasors 22. Remedies 23. Death in relation to tort 24. Capacity 25. Defences 26. Extinction of liability in tort
Focusses on English law but covers significant developments in Commonwealth countries, and where appropriate European systems of tort law. It covers various key areas of tort law and offers an understanding of the purpose of tort law. It also details the rules and principles that make up English tort law and explains how the law has developed.