Charlesworth & Percy on Negligence 15th ed with 2nd Supplement | 2024*

Charlesworth & Percy on Negligence 15th ed with 2nd Supplement | 2024 (Coming Soon)

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Charlesworth & Percy on Negligence provides an unparalleled depth of analysis of the tort of negligence. Recognized as the leading authority in this complex area of law, the book serves as an indispensable resource for both practitioners and academics. It offers comprehensive and practical case law examples for every key point, coupled with an exceptional examination of Commonwealth jurisprudence.

Key Features of Charlesworth & Percy on Negligence 15th ed with 2nd Supplement:

• Thoroughly examines general principles, including duty of care and liability issues under the tort of negligence.
• Explains how principles have evolved through common law and their application in the UK and Commonwealth jurisdictions.
• Details the duty of care, its existence between parties, and how to quickly determine if a cause of action arises.
• Outlines available remedies, such as damages, and explores the concept of remoteness as a limitation.
• Clarifies the burden of proof in negligence claims.
• Highlights defenses and factors that discharge liability.
• Explains the standard of care principle in various contexts, such as professionals with special skills, highways, transportation, and employer-employee relationships.
• Offers essential guidance for cases involving personal injury (including fatality), property damage, product liability, and injuries caused by animals.
• Distinguishes between absolute and strict liability.
• Includes the latest statutory duties, ensuring you stay informed about recent legal changes.
• Provides a detailed analysis of case law to demonstrate the application of principles in specific scenarios, with insights into the implications of new legal developments.

Building on the legacy of its predecessors, the 15th edition incorporates significant new case law since the previous edition. It is now complemented by the 2nd Cumulative Supplement (June 2024), which updates the main volume with the latest case developments.

Contents of Charlesworth & Percy on Negligence 15th ed with 2nd Supplement:

Part I: General Principles
Chapter 1: The Meaning of Negligence;
Chapter 2: The Duty to Take Care;
Chapter 3: Parties;
Chapter 4: Principal Defences and Discharges from Liability;
Chapter 5: Causation and Remoteness of Damage;
Chapter 6: Proof and Damages;
Chapter 7: Vicarious Liability and Non-Delegable Duties;

Part II: Standard of Care
Chapter 8: The Standard of Care;
Chapter 9: Dangerous Premises;
Chapter 10: Persons Professing Some Special Skill;
Chapter 11: Highways and Transport;
Chapter 12: Employment at Common Law;

Part III: Statutory Duty
Chapter 13: Liability for Breach of Statutory Duty

Part IV: Absolute or Strict Liability
Chapter 14: Dangerous Things: Rylands & Fletcher;
Chapter 15: Animals;
Chapter 16: Product Liability;

Part V: Death
Chapter 17: Death and Causes of Action;
Part VI: Miscellaneous Matters:
Chapter 18: Insurance and Other Compensation Schemes

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