Overview

This topic will provide students with the ability to identify, analyse, and apply the legal principles in relation to various torts (including negligence), their defences and damages. The topic will further inform students about the principles and policy considerations that influence the development of law in this area. Students will … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Introduce students to the role of the law of torts in the Australian legal system
  • Assist students in developing their capacity to analyse situations and accurately identify and apply the relevant principles of law
  • Provide students with the ability to identify, analyse, apply and argue substantive areas of torts, including the elements of, and defences to, negligence and other torts against the person and property
  • Introduce students to the types and assessment of damages in torts litigation
  • Encourage students to reflect on the functions of the law of torts and to evaluate critically its past, present and future operation in Australian society
  • Nurture students' ability to provide a reasoned assessment of parties' rights and liabilities
  • Aid students in a practice of reflection that enables them to become more effective professionals

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Describe the mechanisms by which the legal system provides for compensation for interference with protected interests under tort law
2.
Identify relevant tort claims ('legal issues') in a given situation and articulate these using legal terms
3.
Derive rules from primary sources (cases and legislation) and interpret these in accordance with rules for statutory and case interpretation
4.
Correctly apply the law to the different elements and defences of tort claims, whilst thinking strategically about litigation prospects
5.
Communicate legal advice in a manner appropriate for the audience

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