LAW4154

Modern European civil codes 406

(LAW)

Mr Judd Epstein

6 points + Three 1-hour seminars per week + Clayton + Corequisites: LAW2100, LAW 2200

Synopsis: The relationship of the codes, legislation and judicial decision making. Topics from the law of tort including liability arising from damage caused by things in custody, from dangerous activities and from the use of the automobile. Product liability. An example from contract/tort - letters of comfort. Research on civilian methodology in an area of choice.

Assessment: Research paper: 50% + Final open-book examination (2 hours) or second research paper: 50% + Alternatively, a research paper and oral discussion: 100%