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The unit of study will examine the principles of negligence and its role in allocating liability for personal injuries and economic loss. Defences, remedies and the assessment of damages for negligence will also be examined. The unit of study will also consider the appropriate context within which alternative compensation schemes might operate. Other torts will also be considered during the unit of study including areas such as trespass, defamation and nuisance.

Unit details

  • Location:
  • College:
    College of Law and Justice
  • Study level:
    Undergraduate
  • Credit points ?
    12
  • Unit code
    BLB1115
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Prerequisites

Nil.

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Assessment

Research assignment, 40%. Final examination, 60%.

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Required reading

The New Law of Torts (plus case book supplement) 2nd ed
Mendelson, D. 2010
Oxford University Press


Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic)

Various other materials as directed by lecturer.
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