TY  - BOOK
AU  - Stewart,Pamela
AU  - Stuhmcke,Anita
TI  - Australian principles of tort law
SN  - 9781862878549 
U1  - 346.9403 
PY  - 2012///
CY  - Annandale, NSW
PB  - The Federation Press
KW  - Torts
KW  - Australia
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction to the law of torts -- The nature of intentional torts -- Intentional torts to the person -- Actions on the case for physical injuries or nervous shock -- Trespass to land -- Intentional torts relating to goods -- Defences to intentional torts -- Introduction to negligence and duty of care -- Breach of duty -- Scope of liability : causation -- Scope of liability : remoteness of damage -- Proof -- Defences to negligence : contributory negligence, voluntary assumption of risk and statutory defences -- The framework of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) -- Personal liability of criminals, volunteers, good samaritans and the apologetic -- Atypical plaintiffs and specific duty issues -- Negligently caused pure economic loss -- Liability of statutory authorities in negligence -- The tort of breach of statutory duty -- Vicarious liability and non-delegable duties -- Nuisance -- Remedies -- Death -- Contribution among tortfeasors
ER  -