Law of Tort

Syllabus

The Nature and Liability in Tort: including fault based liability, strict liability, the doctrine in Ryland-v-Fletcher, vicarious liability and limitation of actions

Negligence: including duty and standard of care; contributory negligence; res ipsa loquitor; proof of damage and negligent mis-statement

Nuisance: including public nuisance, private nuisance, defences and remedies Trespass to Land: including defences and remedies and occupiers liability. An awareness of Trespass to the Person - assault, battery and false imprisonment, with their defences

General Defences: including volenti non fit injuria, mistake, act of God, inevitable accident, Statutory authority and Novus Actus Interviens

Learning outcomes

1. Understand the type of legal rule which requires persons to compensate others as a result of their infringement of those others' rights 2. Be aware of which infringements constitute a tort in law 3. Be aware of the remedies that are available for such infringements

Assessment

Four assignments

Entry Requirements

One of the Following:

Two GSCE's at Grade B or above

Four GCSE's at Grade C or D

A Level Law

BTEC 1st Diploma (NVQ/GNVQ Level 2 or above)

ILEX Level 2 or Level 3 Qualifications

ILSPAs Legal Secretary Diploma

Other (Please specify)

Mature Student (A signed declaration will be required)