86 HD LAWS1012 Torts Notes

Description

EXAM SCAFFOLD FORMAT with commentary on HOW to use the combination of legislation and common law. Concise DOT-POINTS in the structure below: 1. Rule 2. Case 3. Case facts and highlight principles Notes of legislation written in the correct sequence that needs to be applied in exam, not just copied straight from the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW). Includes further explanation of what each subjection means, and how it may be applied. Notes covering all topics of course: - Introduction (Notes on prescribed readings) - Trespass to the person (battery, assault, false imprisonment) - Action on the case for wilful injury - Statutory action for psychiatric injury to relatives of victims of intentional wrongs - Damages to intentional torts - Defences to intentional torts - Negligence: Duty of Care, Breach, Causation and Remoteness of Damage/Scope of Liability, Defences - Damages for negligence/ compensation for personal injuries - Vicarious Liability - Concurrent, joint and/or several liability for personal injury; contribution rights