Written by Bryan M E McMahon and William Binchy

The complete Irish tort law reference book, this book is used extensively by both legal practitioners and people studying Irish law who require accurate guidance and information. The important legislation scrutinised includes the Civil Liabilities Amendment Act 1996; the Occupiers Liability Act 1995; the Health and Safety Regulations 1993; the Liability for Defective Products Act 1991 and the Statute of Limitations Amendment Act 1991.

1:Overview of the Law of Torts, 2:Causation, 3:Remoteness, 4:Concurrent Wrongdoers: Joint and Several Tortfeasors, 5:Negligence, 6:The Duty of Care, 7:The Standard of Care, 8:Affirmative Duties, 9:Proof of Negligence, 10:Negligence and Economic Loss, 11:Manufacturers; and Producers; Liability for Defective Products, 12:Occupiers' Liability, 13:Liability of Vendors, Lessors and Builders for Quality and Fitness of Premises, 14:Professional Negligence, 15:Negligence on the Roads, 16:Negligent Care of Children, 17:Negligently Inflicted Psychiatric Damage, 18:Employers' Liability, 19:Public Authorities, 20:Defences, 21:Statutory Duties and Rights, 22:Trespass to the Person, 23:Trespass to Land, 24:Nuisance, 25:The Rule in Rylands v Fletcher, 26:Liability for Fire, 27: Liability for Injuries caused by Animals, 28:Trespass to Goods, 29:Detinue, 30:Conversion, 31:Passing Off, 32:Torts Affecting Business Relations, 33: Torts Affecting Family Relations, 34: Defamation, 35:Deceit and Injurious Falsehood, 36:Misuse of Process, 37:The Right to Privacy, 38:Liability of the State, 39:Corporations, Partnerships, Unincorporated Bodies and Trade Unions, 40:Minors and Mentally Ill Persons, 41:Survival of Actions on Death, 42:Fatal Injuries, 43:Vicarious Liability, 44:Damages, 45: Injunctions, 46:Limitations, Index

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ISBN/ISSN: 978 1 84592 805 6
Publication Date: 2000
Format: Hardback
Availability: In Print
List price: €150.00