LAW2200

Torts 212

(LAW)

Assoc Prof W Weerasooria

12 points + Three hours of lectures per week and 1-hour tutorial per fortnight + Full-year + Clayton

Synopsis: Introduction to the law of torts. Remedies. Perspective materials. Trespass to the person and the action on the case for damages for personal injury, nervous shock and mental distress. Torts to goods. Torts concerning land. Negligence (duty of care). Negligence (standard of care). Negligence (causation and remoteness of damage). negligence (particular duty situations). Negligence (defences,; contributory negligence, volenti non fit injuria and illegality). Vicarious liability and contribution between tortfeasors. Skills of a torts lawyer.

Assessment: Final examination (3.5 hours): 80% + Class test, negotiation exercise, moot or research essay (2000 words): 20%