Comprehensive Torts Law Exam Notes

Description

These exam-focused notes provide a concise but comprehensive summary of the entire Torts Law unit. The notes are structured for problem questions and final exam revision, with key legal principles, leading cases, statutory provisions, and practical exam frameworks. Topics Covered Introduction to Tort Law Intentional Torts Battery Assault False Imprisonment Trespass to Land Trespass to Goods Defences to Intentional Torts Negligence Duty of Care Novel Duties and Salient Features Breach of Duty Causation Remoteness Defences to Negligence Contributory Negligence Voluntary Assumption of Risk (Volenti) Obvious Risks Inherent Risks Public Authority Liability Vicarious Liability Non-Delegable Duties Damages Key Cases Covered Includes detailed summaries and exam application of major authorities including: Donoghue v Stevenson, Wyong Shire Council v Shirt, Rogers v Whitaker, Sullivan v Moody, Caltex Refineries v Stavar, March v Stramare, The Wagon Mound, Rootes v Shelton, Hollis v Vabu, Kondis v State Transport Authority, and many more. Legislation Covered Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic) ss 48, 50, 54, 55, 62 and 83 Features ✔ Exam-focused summaries ✔ Problem question frameworks ✔ IRAC templates ✔ Master case tables ✔ Negligence attack sheet ✔ One-page revision guide ✔ HD exam tips and common pitfalls Suitable for: Final exam revision, open-book exams, closed-book exams, and problem question preparation.