LS232 Law of Torts II
| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level C - Internet access required | |||||||||
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| Supervised Exam | November | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites | LS 131 or 231 | |||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Restrictions | LS 132 | |||||||||
| Notes | None | |||||||||
| Combined Units | None | |||||||||
| Coordinator(s) | Mark Lunney (mlunney@une.edu.au) | |||||||||
| Unit Description |
This unit builds upon Law of Torts I. Whereas that unit dealt with the general principles governing duty, breach and causation/remoteness in negligence law, Torts II considers the final element-quantum of damage-and also considers how negligence law operates in particular situations-pure economic loss, nervous shock, statutory authorities. Consideration is given to some of the raft of pro-defendant legislation recently passed as a result of the so-called public liability crisis. Torts II also provides a brief examination of a number of other torts-nuisance, trespass to the person and trespass to land. The unit is primarily concerned with giving students a good understanding of the black-letter law, and the skills to apply it to novel fact situations. However, students are also encouraged to take a critical view of the law, particular with regard to current tort reform. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Text(s):Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material
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| Recommended Material Optional |
Text(s):Note: Reference material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional
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| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |