Tort Law

This is an introductory document to tort law, consisting of a combination of information from module guide, text books and lecture notes into a summarized easy to understand format

The table is an easy-to-follow, comprehensive revision guide, which covers the following topics in tort law: intentional torts (assault, battery), defamation, negligence (each element of the tort covered, specific duty of care scenarios covered), nuisance, damages for personal injury. Note that the elements of each tort are tackled in the order one might use in problem questions. Note also that this table contains information and extracts from textbooks (Lunney&Oliphant, Steele, Mulheron).

This set of notes covers the topic of damages for personal injury in tort law. It contains lecture notes, case summaries, extracts from the leading textbook, and helpful pointers for answering exam questions related to the topic. Please note that this document includes extracts and/ or information from multiple textbooks (Lunney & Oliphant, Steele, Mulheron)

This set of notes covers the topic of defamation in tort law. It contains lecture notes, case summaries, extracts from various textbooks, helpful pointers for answering exam questions, and useful material for essay questions specifically (academic articles/ opinions). Please note that this document includes extracts and/ or information from multiple textbooks (Lunney & Oliphant, Steele, Mulheron)

This set of notes covers the topic of nuisance in tort law. It contains lecture notes, case summaries, extracts from the leading textbook, as well as helpful pointers for exam questions. Please note that this document includes extracts and/ or information from multiple textbooks (Lunney & Oliphant, Steele, Mulheron)

This set of notes covers the topic of vicarious liability in tort law. It contains lecture notes, case summaries, extracts from the leading textbook, and helpful pointers for exam questions. Please note that this document includes extracts and/ or information from multiple textbooks (Lunney & Oliphant, Steele, Mulheron)

This set of notes covers all elements of the tort of negligence (duty of care, breach, causation, defences), including each specific duty of care scenario (psychiatric injury, pure economic loss, failure to confer benefit). The document contains lecture notes, case summaries, extracts from the leading textbook, as well as relevant material for essay questions (e.g. academic opinions). Please note that this document includes extracts and/ or information from multiple textbooks (Lunney & Oliph...

notes on topics in tort law