Law of Torts

Introduction

Nature of Tortious Liability

Definition of Tort

Distinction between Tort, Crime, Breach of contract, Breach of Trust, Quasi-contractual Liability

General conditions of Liability for a Tort : Damnum sine injuria, Injuria sine damno, Ubi jus Ibi Remedium

Mental Element in tortious Liability; Malice in Law, Malice in fact; How far malice is relevant in determining the Liability for a Tort

General Defences with special references to

Consent as defence - Volenti non-fit injuria, Limitations to the application of the Maxim; rescue cases etc., reference to Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 (England)

Statutory Authority

Vis-major : Act of God

Negligent invasion of Interest

Duty, Breach of Duty, and Standards of a reasonable Man, Manufacturer's liability, Duty in Medical Profession etc.

Res Ipsa Loquitor

Remoteness of Damage

Causa Causans, Causa sine Qua non

Test of Directness, & test of reasonable foresight

Nervous Shock

Post stress trauma

Strict Liability and Hazardous Enterprise Liability

Extension of no fault liability

Mass disasters and Multinational Liability

Products Liability: Trends and Implications