70311 - Torts (Distinction)

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These extensive notes include information taken from seminars, various textbooks, authoritative cases, prescribed readings and further online research compiled into an easily read format. They contain relevant theoretical content, supported by vital, authoritative cases and examples to further your grasp of various content. I consistently achieved Ds and HDs throughout the semester with these notes. These notes can aid you to easily achieve your desired mark - with 160 thoroughly compiled pages, no topic is ignored! TOPICS INCLUDED: - Introduction to Tort law and Trespass to Person - Trespass to Land and Defences to Intentional Torts and Wilkinson v Downton - Introduction to Negligence - Negligence I Breach of Duty of Care - Negligence II Proof & Causation - Negligence III Scope of Liability - Negligence IV Defences to Negligence - Negligence V Categories of Duty of Care i - Negligence VI Pure Economic Loss - Negligence VII Statutory Authorities - Negligence VIII Strict Liability & Multiple Defendants - Nuisance - Death Claims