Torts Notes (comprehensive for exams)

Description

Suitable for the final exam. Presents potential arguments for both sides. Checklist and template style notes handy for the exam. Got H1(80) in the final exam. Topics include: Negligence Duty: Reasonable foreseeability and General rule Scope of duty and Established category Breach explained Breach: Reasonable foreseeability and the not-insignificant test Breach: Calculus Breach: Reasonable person standard Causation: Factual causation Causation: Reasonable foreseeability and Remoteness Causation: Scope of liability - Novus actus Defence: Contributory Negligence Defence: Voluntary assumption of risk Vicarious Liability: Employment relationship Vicarious Liability Course of employment Nuisance Private nuisance-General and interest protected Who can sue in nuisance? with use and enjoyment of the land Liability for material physical damage Defences: statutory authorisation