Tort Law - Brossura

Elliott, Catherine; Quinn, Frances

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ISBN 10: 1408258145 ISBN 13: 9781408258149

Casa editrice: Pearson Education Limited, 2011

Riassunto

Elliott and Quinn's Tort Law clarifies the essential concepts behind the law, making it easier for students to understand and apply the legal rules. The book sets each tort in its social context to make clear when and why claims might be brought, and then provides a clear explanation of the rules relating to each tort. Each chapter includes discussion of problems with the current law, helping students to develop a critical and analytical approach. Through reference to topical cases and issues, the authors show that tort law is an interesting and relevant to today's society.

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Now in its eighth edition, Elliott and Quinn’s Tort Law is your indispensible guide to this core area of legal study. Written in the authors’ trademark clear and engaging style, the book sets each tort within its social context, so you can easily understand when and why claims might be brought, and then offers a systematic and detailed explanation of the rules relating to each tort. The text also includes discussion of problems and issues in the current law, which help you develop your critical understanding and which provide ideal points of departure for further study.

The book also uses a range of innovative features to help reinforce your understanding, including:

• Key case boxes which help you identify and remember leading cases and rulings
• Chapter introductions which highlight the core themes to be covered
• Topical issue boxes which help you see the law working in a real-life context
• Diagrams which help you get to grips with complex legal processes more quickly

This eighth edition has been fully updated to cover the latest developments in tort law, including:

• The Defamation Bill 2011Mitchell v Glasgow City Council (2009), Calvert v William Hill (2009),  Corby Group Litigation v Corby Borough Council (2009), Gray v Thames Trains Ltd (2009) in negligence;
• Metropolitan International Schools Ltd v Designtechnica Corp, Google UK Ltd, Google Inc (2009), British Chiropractic Association v Singh (2010) and Flood v Times Newspapers Ltd (2009) in defamation;
• The Author of a Blog v Times Newspapers Limited (2009), Terry v Person Unknown (2010) in privacy;
• MAGA v Trustees of the Birmingham Archdiocese of the Roman Catholic Church (2010) on vicarious liability.

This edition also includes expanded ‘Further reading’ lists for each chapter.

Catherine Elliott is a qualified Barrister and Senior Lecturer in Law at City University, London. She has extensive experience of teaching law.

Frances Quinn is an award-winning journalist with a particular interest and in and experience of the law.

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• Editore: Pearson Education Limited
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1408258145
• ISBN 13: 9781408258149
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 448