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""The Law of Torts"" by Philip Osborne is an indispensable resource for practitioners, judges, and students seeking a concise and accessible introduction to the principles of tort law in Canada, the social policies underlying the law, and current trends in judicial decision-making.Professor Osborne reviews the foundations, characteristics, and objectives of tort law generally with specific discussion of the central concepts of negligence, intentional torts, strict liability and vicarious liability, nuisance, and defamation. He provides insightful analysis of the relationships between tort law and other branches of private law, including contract law and restitution, and public law, particularly the ""Charter of Rights and Freedoms."" He concludes with an insightful commentary on the present state of tort law in Canada and its future in the 21st century. The book also includes an extensive glossary of terms. The third edition of this best-selling text in the Essentials of Canadian Law series has been thoroughly revised and updated. The Canadian law of torts is described as it was on June 1, 2007.

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Author:   Philip Osborne
Publisher:   Irwin Law Inc
Imprint:   Irwin Law Inc
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.693kg
ISBN:  

9781552211427

ISBN 10:   1552211428
Pages:   506
Publication Date:   04 September 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Preface to the First Edition Preface to the Third Edition CHAPTER 1: Introduction CHAPTER 2: Negligence: Basic Principles CHAPTER 3: Special Topics in Negligence A. Introduction B. Products Liability C. The Doctrine of Informed Consent to Medical Treatment D. Human Reproduction E. Occupiers' Liability F. Breach of Statutory Duty G. Pure Economic Loss H. Governmental Liability I. Prevention of Criminal Violence J. Educational Malpractice K. Legal Malpractice L. Public Regulation of Professional Persons M. Non-Governmental Regulatory Agencies CHAPTER 4: Intentional Torts CHAPTER 5: Strict Liability CHAPTER 6: Nuisance CHAPTER 7: Defamation CHAPTER 8: Relationships CHAPTER 9: Conclusion: The Canadian Law of Torts in the Twenty-first Century Glossary Table of Cases Index

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