Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents: Principles and policy of negligence: An action for damages in perspective -- The duty of care -- Duty of care: special problems -- Pure economic loss -- Breach of duty -- Causation and remoteness of damage -- Defences: contributory negligence, violenti non fit injura, exclusion of liability, and illegality and public policy -- Assessment of damages -- Specific duties and interests: Liability for defective premises -- Product liability -- Liability for animals -- Breach of statutory duty -- Intentional interference with the person -- Interference with land -- Intentional economic torts -- Interests in reputation - defamation -- Invasion of privacy -- Loss distribution: Vicarious liability -- Joint liability -- Insurance and compensation --