LS231 Law of Torts I
Updated: 15 November 2006| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level C - Internet access required | |||||||||
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| Supervised Exam | June | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Co-requisites | LS 100 | |||||||||
| Restrictions | LS 131 | |||||||||
| Notes | offered in Summer Semester 2006-2007; Unit Coordinator Julia Werren | |||||||||
| Combined Units | None | |||||||||
| Coordinator(s) | Julia Werren (jwerren@une.edu.au) | |||||||||
| Unit Description |
This unit introduces students to the principles of law governing liability for accidents. It examines in detail the elements of the tort of negligence: duty of care; standard of care and breach of duty; and the problems of proof of breach, causation and remoteness. The defences of contributory negligence and volenti non fit injuria and the principles of vicarious liability are studied. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | |||||||||
| Recommended Material Optional |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | |||||||||
| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |