Tort Law
Product Details
Author: Catherine Elliot, Frances Quinn
Paperback: 448 pages
Publisher: Longman; 6 edition (26 Jul 2007)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1405846720
ISBN-13: 978-1405846721
Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 17 x 2.6 cm
Product Description
The bestselling Elliott and Quinn series of law textbooks include reliable and concise texts on Criminal Law, Contract Law, Tort Law and English Legal System. The authors draw on their extensive experience to bring an unbeatable combination of authority, readability and clarity to this series of student friendly texts. Written in a lively and engaging style, each book:
-explains the relevant law logically and clearly.
-helps students to succeed in assessments and improve their legal skills.
-looks at the context of law-making and its future direction.
Tort law is a wide-ranging and sometimes complex subject, which can be difficult for the new student to grasp. Elliott and Quinn’s Tort Law clarifies the essential concepts behind the law, making it easier for you to understand and apply the legal rules. The book sets each tort in its social context, so that you can easily understand when and why claims might be brought, and then offers a clear, systematic and detailed explanation of the rules relating to each tort. Each chapter also includes discussion of problems with the current law, helping you to develop a critical and analytical approach. Through reference to topical cases and issues, the authors aim to show that, although not an easy subject, tort law is both interesting and relevant to today’s society.
Now in its sixth edition, the book explores the impact of recent developments, such as:
-The Compensation Act 2006;
The increasing influence of the Human Rights Act on tort cases;
-The progression of the Reynolds defence in defamation;
-Movements towards a fully-fledged privacy law.
About Catherine Elliot and Frances Quinn
Catherine Elliott is a qualified Barrister and Lecturer in Law at CityUniversity. She has extensive experience of teaching law.
Frances Quinn is an award-winning journalist, with a particular interest and experience in law.
