Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents: The origins and character of tortious liability -- Negligence: duty and care -- Negligence: breach of duty -- Negligence: causation -- Negligence and novel duty situations -- Occupiers' liability and liability for defective premises -- Trespass to land -- Nuisance -- Strict liability and land-Rylands v Fletcher -- Liability for animals -- Torts relating to goods -- Trespass to the person -- Defamation -- The economic torts -- Breach of a statutory duty -- Employers' liability -- General defences -- Remedies and limitations --

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