Street on torts /
John Murphy.
- 12 ed.
- Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2007.
- lvii, 705 p. ; 25 cm.
Rev. ed. of: Law of torts / by Harry Street. 6th ed. 1976.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Overview of the law of torts -- Duty of care I : foundational principles -- Duty of care II : recognized harm -- Breach of duty -- Causation and remoteness -- Defences to negligence -- Liability for defective premises and structures -- Trespass to the person and related torts -- Wrongful interference with goods -- Trespass to land -- Defences to intentional torts against the person or property -- Interference with economic and intellectual property interests : background issues -- False representations -- The economic torts and associated causes of action -- Misuse of private information -- Product liability -- Nuisance -- The rule in Rylands v fletcher -- Animals -- Breach of statutory duty -- Defamation : foundational principles -- Defences and remedies in defamation -- Misuse of process -- Vicarious liability -- Capacity and parties -- Remedies in tort : basic principles -- Principles of compensation for personal injuries and associated losses.