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Principles of Tortious Liability
LAWS11-211
SUBJECT OVERVIEW
| Level: | Undergraduate Subject |
|---|---|
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Law |
| Semesters Offered: | May 2013 - Standard September 2013 - Standard |
| Credit Value: | 10 credit points |
| Subject Enquiries: | Faculty of Law Telephone: +61 7 5595 2008 Email: law@bond.edu.au |
| Study Abroad availability: | Available to Study Abroad students |
| Subject Outline: | May 2013 [ Standard ] |
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Synopsis
A study of the elements of tortious liability in negligence, including duty of care, breach of duty, causation and remoteness of damage, and defences to liability. Attention will be paid to the general issue of the balance of risk and benefit in establishing liability and to particular problems caused by nervous shock. A range of other torts will also be considered including nuisance, trespass, and defamation.