Previous ed.: 1991

Intentional interference with the person. Intentional interference with chattels. Trespass to land. Defences to the intentional torts to person and property. Negligence. Breach of duty. Causation and remoteness of damage in negligence. Defences to negligence. Proof of negligence. Liability for premises. Liability for chattels. Employer's liability. Torts of strict liability - introductory. Nuisance. The rule in Rylands v. Fletcher. Liability for the escape of fire. Liability of animals. Breach of statutory duty. Vicarious liability. Defamation. Economic torts. Passing-off and analagous torts. Deceit and injurious falsehood.

Baker: Tort continues to provide a succinct but thorough introduction to the law of tort, ideal for students on modular courses. Clear and stimulating, it sets out the basic rules and explores the many difficulties which this core subject presents to students. In this sixth edition, developments in the law of negligence are explored via the decisions in White v. Jones and Spring v. Guardian Assurance. Page v. Smith and Hunt v. Severs illustrate new aspects of the law's approach to damages. Other key decisions examined include, Cambridge Water Company v. Eastern Counties Leather (nuisance) and Henderson v. Merrett Syndicates (concurrent liability).