Winfield and Jolowicz on tort. /
Tort
W. V. H. Rogers.
- 7th ed.
- London : Sweet & Maxwell, 2006.
- ciii, 1143 p. : 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents: Nature and functions of the law of tort -- The Structure of tort law: History and influences -- General characteristics of tortious liability -- Trespass to the person and related matters -- Negligence: Duty and breach -- Negligence: Causation, remoteness(scope of liability) and contributory negligence -- Breach of statutory duty and misfeasance in a public office -- Employer's liability -- Liability for land and structures -- Liability for defective products -- Liability for statements -- Defamation and related matters -- Trespass to land -- Nuisance -- Strict liability: Rule of rylands v fletcher -- Animals -- Interference with goods -- Interference with contract or business -- Abuse of legal procedure -- Vicarious liability -- Joint and several tortfeasors -- Remedies -- Death in relation to tort -- Capacity -- Defences -- Extinction of liability in tort.