The Law of Tort (Republic of Ireland Only)
Main Aim(s) of the Unit:
Course Content
- Introduction
- Negligence
- Duty of Care
- Neighbour Principle
- Duty of Care: Special Situations
- Standard of Care
- Causation & Damage
- Defences
- Defamation
- Nuisance
- Rylands v Fletcher
- Occupiers’ Liability
- Trespass to Land
- Trespass to the Person
- Liability for Defective Products
- Limitation of Actions
- Damages
Reading List
Main Text:
A Casebook on the Irish Law of Torts – McMahon & Binchy (Butterworth)
Additional Reading:
Torts in Ireland – E Quill (Gill & Macmillan)
The Law of Torts – Burke & Corbett (Round Hall)
