Had an accident? Want some'compo'? Real law in the real world - that's tort. Why is there a duty to care for your 'neighbour'? Why are insurers so important in tort law? How do the courts approach difficult problems such as compensating for psychiatric injury? This module will tackle some of these real and difficult questions and introduce you to possibly the most important area of private law within the English legal system today.
principles of tort law in the substantive areas
covered by the module
will be achieved by assessments: 1,2 and 3
Demonstrate a critical perspective on key
areas of tort law.
will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2 and 3
Demonstrate an ability to identify issues in a
problem situation and apply law to produce
possible answers.
will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2 and 3
Demonstrate an ability to analyse, discuss and critically evaluate key case law decisions will be achieved by assessments: 1 ,2 and 3
Seminars 6 hours
Workshops 2 x 2 hours
Formative exam 1 hour
Exam 2 hours
workshop preparation 12 hours
Seminar preparation 32 hours;
formative examination preparation 12 hours
Examination: 2 hours
Lecture and exam preparation and directed reading 61 hours.
Total = 150 hours
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