The Law of Tort (Part of Butterworths Common Law Series) (2nd ed.)

The Law of Tort occupies a central position in defining the legal obligations between individuals not to cause each other harm or injury.

For academics it is a crucial area of study, and for practitioners it is an essential area of knowledge.

Now in its second edition, "The Law of Tort" covers a wide range of issues, from the characteristics of tortious liability to the abuse of the legal process.

Fully updated to incorporate all the changes since the previous edition, it provides an accessible, comprehensive and authoritative account of the law as it is, and how it is likely to develop.

This book is an indispensable reference, which will broaden the practitioner's understanding and knowledge of what is a fast-moving and complex area of law.