Tort Law

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Annotated statutes and judgments explain the more difficult points of law and help students develop the invaluable skills of reading, interpreting, and analysing Kirsty Horsey is a Reader of Law at the University of Kent, teaching contract and tort law to undergraduate students across all years. Her research interests lie in the overlap of medical and family law, particularly in the area of assisted reproduction, and in public bodies' liability for negligence. In 2007, Kirsty was the joint recipient of the Barbara Morris Learning Support Prize, awarded by the University of Kent for teaching Problem questions at the beginning of chapters set the scene, immediately putting the law in context. Outline answers and an annotated version with issues and cases to consider offer students further insights The problem questions in each chapter help students to understand how the law works in its practical context. Carefully chosen features such as 'counterpoint' and 'pause for reflection' boxes enable students to think more deeply and critically about the law.

Further annotated judgments with explanatory notes and points for you to consider help you to develop the skills of reading and analysing judgments

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Additional content: ‘Introduction to the tort of negligence: putting it together’, ‘A basic overview of product liability in contract law’, and ‘The “McLibel” litigation’

Problem questions at the beginning of each chapter set the scene, immediately putting the law in context. Outline answers and an annotated version with issues and cases to consider gives students further insights into theKirsty Horsey is Senior Lecturer in Law at Kent Law School, teaching contract and tort law to undergraduate students across all years. Her research interests lie in the overlap of medical and family law, particularly in the area of assisted reproduction, and in public bodies' liability for negligence. In 2007, Kirsty was the joint recipient of the Barbara Morris Learning Support Prize, awarded by the University of Kent for teaching excellence. Suitable for use as a stand-alone textbook, or in conjunction with Casebook on Tort Law, making it an essential resource for students