LAW 1507 - Tort Law
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Course Details
| Course Code | LAW 1507 |
| Course | Tort Law |
| Coordinating Unit | Law School, Faculty of the Professions |
| Term | Semester 1 2013 |
| Mode | Internal |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Location/s | North Terrace |
| Units | 3 |
| Contact | Up to 3 hours per week |
| Prerequisites | LAW 1502 |
| Corequisites | LAW 1502 |
| Incompatible | Not applicable |
| Assumed Knowledge | Not applicable |
| Restrictions | Available to LLB students only |
| Quota | Not applicable |
| Course Description | This course provides a general introduction to the law of torts with a particular focus on negligence. It considers: general and specific duty categories; standard of care; causation and remoteness; damages; defences; vicarious liability; and an introduction to statutory interpretation and the interaction between statute and common law, with specific emphasis on locating and explaining judicial consideration of the Civil Liability Act 1936 (SA). Remedies for negligence are explored and alternative methods of providing compensation for accidental injury addressed. A representative range of other torts are considered, and may include trespass to the person, nuisance, trespass to land and concurrent liability. At least one intentional tort will be considered. |
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Course Enrolment Dates and Fees
The enrolment dates, fees and full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from the Course Planner.
Course Staff
Course Co-ordinator:
Bernadette Richards Location: Room 325, Ligertwood Building
Telephone: 8313 6302
email: bernadette.richards@adelaide.edu.au
Joanna Howe
Location: Room 213, Ligertwood Building
Telephone: 8313 0878
Email: joanna.howe@adelaide.edu.au
