Focus Torts, 9th edition

A succinct, authoritative and accessible introduction to Australian torts law

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The ninth edition of Focus: Torts assists students to develop a greater understanding of torts by identifying and explaining key areas of study. The authors use a straightforward, structured approach to help demystify even the most complex of legal concepts.

Both common law principles and Australian statutory regimes are covered extensively, providing a detailed account of similarities and differences across all Australian jurisdictions. The text has a particular emphasis on problem solving, providing the reader with numerous opportunities to develop critical thinking skills and to practise answering legal problem questions.

This edition incorporates recent case law and legislative changes and includes updated guided answers to many problem questions. New cases explored in this new edition include:

  • Armstrong v McIntosh (No 4)
  • Bevan v Coolahan
  • Binsaris v Northern Territory
  • Boxell v Peninsula Health
  • Corporation of Synod of Diocese of Brisbane v Greenway
  • Gill v Ethicon Sàrl (No 5)
  • Kempsey Shire Council v Five Star Medical Centre Pty Ltd
  • Latz v Amaca Pty Ltd
  • Meyers v Commissioner for Social Housing
  • New South Wales v Le
  • Optus Administration Pty Ltd v Wright
  • Sell Your Gold Pty Ltd v Australian Diamond Trading Corp Pty Ltd
  • Sills v New South Wales
  • Sparks v Hobson
  • Sydney Local Health District v Gould
  • Trkulja v Google LLC

Features

  • Succinct and accessible discussion of key tort law principles
  • User-friendly design and strong pedagogic features
  • Comprehensive coverage of all Australian jurisdictions
  • Timesaving online support for lecturers

Related Titles

  • Clarke, Torts: Principles, Skills & Application, 2019
  • Foster, Torts Cases and Commentary Supplement: Defamation and Wrongful Interference with Goods, 2nd ed, 2019
  • Howe, Walsh & Rooney, LexisNexis Study Guide: Torts, 3rd ed, 2016
  • Luntz, Hambly, Burns, Dietrich, Foster, Grant & Harder, Torts: Cases and Commentary, 8th ed, 2017
  • Paine, LexisNexis Questions and Answers: Torts, 5th ed, 2019
 

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Martin Davies
Ian Malkin

Martin Davies

Martin Davies is the Admiralty Law Institute Professor of Maritime Law and Director of the Tulane Maritime Law Center, Tulane Law School, New Orleans, and a Professorial Fellow at the University of Melbourne. He has been the recipient of several teaching awards.

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Ian Malkin

Ian Malkin is a Professor at the Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne. He has contributed significantly to teaching and learning programs at the Law School and university-wide. He has been the recipient of several university awards and a national teaching citation.

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Table of contents


     
  1. Introduction

    2.  
  2. Overview of Negligence

    3.  
  3. Standard of Care

    4.  
  4. Causation: Factual Causation and Scope of Liability

    5.  
  5. Duty of Care: Basic Concepts

    6.  
  6. ‘Affirmative Action’: The Duty to Act

    7.  
  7. Liability of Public Authorities

    8.  
  8. Economic Loss

    9.  
  9. Mental Harm

    10.  
  10. Defence: Contributory Negligence

    11.  
  11. Other Defences and Special Protection

    12.  
  12. Assessment of Damages for Personal Injuries

    13.  
  13. Breach of Statutory Duty

    14.  
  14. Loss Distribution Mechanisms: Vicarious Liability, Non-Delegable Duties, Contribution between Tortfeasors and Proportionate Liability

    15.  
  15. Nuisance

    16.  
  16. Trespass to the Person

    17.  
  17. Trespass to Land

    18.  
  18. Intentional Torts Relating to Goods

    19.  
  19. Defences to and Remedies for Intentional Torts

    20.  
  20. Defamation

    21.  
  21. Revision

    22.
 

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