LAW7018

Economic torts (6 points)

(LAW)

Leader: Professor Marilyn Pittard

Offered:
City First semester 2004 (Off-campus)
City First semester 2005 (Evening)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of this subject students should (1) have an understanding of, and be able to evaluate critically, the principles on which liability for torts interfering with business and economic interests are based and (2) be able to analyse and understand the role of the courts and legislatures in prescribing the limits of permissible and impermissible conduct in business.

Assessment: Class participation: 10% + Research assignment (6750 words): 90%.

Contact Hours: 3-hour class per week for 8 weeks