Federation Press Australian Principles of Tort Law

Product Description Now in its third edition Australian Principles of Tort Law continues to provide currency, depth of analysis, and clear instruction as to how to approach this challenging area of law. This edition incorporates the latest materials and includes observations as to the scope and content of the growing body of legal interpretation of the tort law reform legislation across all jurisdictions, as courts throughout Australia interpret and apply the challenging legislative provisions.  Stewart and Stuhmcke succeed in clarifying a conceptually difficult area of law across all Australian jurisdictions. They discuss an excellent range of cases (geographical and hierarchical), explain the relevance and applicability of the tort law reform legislation, and detail the impact and importance of the 'Ipp Report'. Review Reviews of previous edition The text carefully goes through the principles and cases on torts to the person, actions on the case for physical injuries and nervous shock, trespass to land, torts relating to goods, defences to intentional torts, negligence and duty of care, breach of duty, causation, remoteness of damage, defences to negligence, the NSW Civil Liability Act 2002, Personal Liability of criminals, Good Samaritans and apologists, atypical plaintiffs, pure economic loss, liability of statutory authorities, breach of statutory duty, vicarious liability and non-delegable duties, nuisance, remedies and contribution amongst tortfeasors. - Jane Grace, Principal Lawyer, Ethos, ACT Law Society, June 2009 This accessible work make a fascinating and interesting area of law digestible and relevant. It provides essential reaidng and guidance on tort law and makes a valuable contribution to scholarship in the file. Its clear and comprehensive style makes it an accessible book for all those interested in tort law - Law Society of South Australia, June 2009 About the Author Pam Stewart    Pam Stewart is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Law at the University of Technology, Sydney. Pam has published extensively in the area of tort law with particular interest in recent legislative reforms and changing applications of tort law to claims by children and young people as well as those injured during recreational activity. Pam has in the past, also practised as a solicitor. Titles by Pam Stewart: •Australian Principles of Tort Law - Forthcoming Release Anita Stuhmcke    Dr Anita Stuhmcke is a Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Technology, Sydney. Anita has published extensively in the area of law and change with particular emphasis upon regulatory change pertaining to private and public ombudsman and developments in reproductive technologies. Titles by Anita Stuhmcke: •Australian Principles of Tort Law - Forthcoming Release