Street on torts /
Christian Witting.
- Fourteenth edition.
- lxviii, 747 pages ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Overview of tort law -- Duty of care I : foundational principles -- Duty of care II : recognized harm -- Duty of Care III: public authorities -- Breach of duty -- Causation and remoteness -- Defences to negligence -- Liability for defective premises and structures -- Trespass to the person and related torts -- Wrongful interference with goods -- Trespass to land -- Defences to intentional torts against the person or property -- Background to the protection of economic and intellectual property interests -- False representations -- The general economic torts -- Product liability -- Nuisance -- The rule in Rylands v Fletcher -- Breach of statutory duty -- Defamation : foundational principles -- Defences and remedies in defamation -- Misuse of private information -- Misuse of process and public powers -- Vicarious liability -- Capacity and parties -- Remedies : basic principles -- Principles of compensation for personal injuries and associated losses.