W. V. H. Rogers’ Winfield and Jolowicz on Tort (Review)

As the leading textbook on the law of tort, Winfield & Jolowicz on Tort is a definitive and all embracing guide to the subject.

Though centred firmly on English law, the work covers significant developments in Commonwealth countries and, where appropriate, European systems of tort law.

Winfield & Jolowicz on Tort:-

Goes through the nature and functions of tort law to give a firm understanding of the purpose of tort law

Details the rules and principles that make up English tort law and explains how the law has developed

Looks at the remedies available to show the many different ways in which resolution to a problem can be achieved

Includes extensive use of case citations

New for the eighteenth edition:-

Covers developments including those in causation; liability of public authorities; human rights and tort law; the development of privacy and the “Reynolds defence”; and the recasting of the economic torts

Analyses key case law including Barker v Corus; Jameel v Wall St Journal; Mitchell v Glasgow CC; OBG vAllan; and Rothwell v Chemical & Insulating Co.

Subjects:

Tort Law

Contents:

Nature and Functions of the Law of Tort

The Structure of Tort Law: History and Influences

General Characteristics of Tortious Liability

Trespass to the Person and Related Matters

Negligence: Duty and Breach

Negligence: Causation, Remoteness (Scope of Liability) and Contributory Negligence

Breach of Statutory Duty and Misfeasance in a Public Office

Employers’ Liability

Liability for Land and Structures

Liability for Defective Products

Liability for Statements

Defamation and Privacy

Trespass to Land

Nuisance

Strict Liability: Rule in Rylands v Fletcher

Animals

Interference with Goods

Interference with Contract or Business

Abuse of Legal Procedure

Vicarious Liability

Joint and Several Tortfeasors

Remedies

Death in Relation to Tort

Capacity

Defences

Extinction of Liability in Tort ;