Canadian tort law : cases, notes & materials / Allen M. Linden, O.C., Q.C., B.A., LL.B., LL.M., J.S.D., formerly of the Federal Court of Appeal, formerly a distinguished visiting jurist, Pepperdine University School of Law, (1934-2017); Lewis N. Klar, Q.C., B.A., B.C.L., LL.M., Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Law, University of Alberta; Bruce Feldthusen, B.A., LL.B., LL.M., S.J.D., Professor of Law, University of Ottawa.
Includes table of cases. "February 2018"--Title page verso. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Introduction: the nature and functions of tort law-- Direct and intentional interferences with persons and property-- Defences to direct and intentional interferences with persons and property-- Negligence: introduction and standard of care-- Proof of causation-- Duty-- Remoteness: the scope of liability-- Defences to the negligence action-- Economic loss-- Tort liability of public authorities-- Strict liability-- Nuisance-- Occupiers' liability-- Business torts-- Defamation-- Damages-- Future challenges for tort law.
Summary:
"Designed as an introduction for tort law students, this book offers a probing analysis of basic concepts and an examination of the everyday human problems that this area of law addresses. The Honourable Allen M. Linden and Professors Lewis N. Klar and Bruce Feldthusen bring to bear a wealth of experience in the classroom and from the bench to guide students through this fundamental aspect of the Canadian judicial tradition."--Publisher's description.
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