Tort Law, 7th UK edition

 

By Catherine Elliott & Frances Quinn
November 2009
Pearson Education
Distributed By Trans-Atlantic Publications
ISBN: 9781405899338
439 pages
$62.50 Paper Original

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Elliott and Quinn’s Tort Law clarifies the essential concepts behind the law, making it easier for students to understand and apply the legal rules. The book sets each tort in its social context to make clear when and why claims might be brought, and then provides a clear explanation of the rules relating to each tort.

Each chapter includes discussion of problems with the current law, helping students to develop a critical and analytical approach. Through reference to topical cases and issues, the authors show that tort law is an interesting and relevant to today’s society.

The bestselling Elliott and Quinn series of law textbooks include reliable and concise texts on Criminal Law, Contract Law, Tort Law and the English Legal System. The authors draw on their extensive experience to bring an unbeatable combination of authority, readability and clarity to this series of student-friendly texts. Written in a lively and engaging style, each book:

• explains the relevant law logically and clearly
• helps students to succeed in assessments and improve their legal skills
• looks at the context of law-making and its future direction

Tort law is a wide-ranging and often complex subject, which can be difficult for the newcomer. Elliott and Quinn’s Tort Law clarifies the essential concepts behind the law, making it easier for you to understand and apply the legal rules. The book sets each tort in its social context, so that you can easily understand when and why claims might be brought, and then offers a clear, systematic and detailed explanation of the rules relating to each tort. Each chapter also includes discussion of problems with the current law, helping you to develop a critical and analytical approach. Through reference to topical cases and issues, the authors show that tort law is interesting and relevant to today’s society.

NEW TO THIS EDITION

• Leading case boxes help you identify and remember key cases and rulings
• Chapter introductions identify core themes and concepts to remember
• Law in the News boxes help to put legal concepts into context and improve understanding
• Analysis and explanation of the impact of numerous, recently decided cases including:
  • Rothwell v Chemical and Insulating Co Ltd on damage in negligence
  • Daw v Intel Corporation on workplace stress
  • Burstein v Associated Newspapers on defamation
  • A v Hoare on limitation periods
  • Corr v IBC on causation
  • Van Colle v Chief Constable of Hertfordshire on police liability to crime victims
  • Mosley v News Group Ltd on privacy

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