Law of Torts - Summary of All Readings from Textbook EXCEPT False Imprisonment

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These notes contain summaries of all the readings from the textbook, except false imprisonment (as it was covered in the assignment). I have added all the common law tests and statutory sections needed to answer a problem question in an assignment or the exam. Basically, the whole course is covered except FI. The following topics are covered: Intentional Torts to the Person: Assault An innominate action on the case for wilful injury Battery Intentional Infliction of Mental Harm Defences to Trespass to the Person: Necessity Self Defence Protection of Property and Goods/Recaption of goods/Re-entry onto Land Contributory Negligence Consent/Inevitable Accident/Mistake Statutory Authority Remedies Intentional Torts to the Person: Nominal Damages Compensatory Damages Aggravated Damages Intentional Torts to Trespass to Land and Goods: Trespass to Land Nuisance (Private and Public) Trespass to Goods (Trespass, Conversion, Detinue) Remedies for Intentional Torts to Trespass to Land and Goods Negligence: Duty of Care Breach Causation Reasonable Damage Defences (Contributory Negligence, Vicarious Liability, Intoxication, Voluntary Assumption of Risk, Obvious Risk, Dangerous Recreational Activity, Illegality, Other Immunities) Damages Also Covered: Affirmative Action to Act Liability of Public Authorities Negligence Causing Pure Mental Harm