Focus Torts 10th Edition

The tenth edition of Focus: Torts assists students to develop a better understanding of torts by identifying and explaining key areas of study. The authors use a straightforward, structured approach to help demystify even the most complex of legal concepts. Both common law principles and Australian statutory regimes are covered extensively, providing a detailed account of similarities and differences across all Australian jurisdictions. The text provides the reader with numerous opportunities to develop critical thinking skills by practising answers to hypothetical legal problems. The tenth edition incorporates recent case law, legislative changes and discussion questions intended to provoke reflection on the state of the law. Among other things, this new edition considers recent legislative changes introducing a serious harm threshold for defamation claims, as well as the following significant new cases: * Binsaris v Northern Territory (HCA, 2020) * Bird v DP (VSCA, 2023) * Brocklands Pty Ltd v Tasmanian Networks Pty Ltd (TasSC, Full Ct, 2020) * Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU) v Personnel Contracting Pty Ltd (HCA, 2022) * Dean v Pope (NSWCA, 2022) * East Metropolitan Health Service v Ellis (WASCA, 2020) * Electricity Networks Corp v Herridge Parties (HCA, 2022) * Ethicon Sàrl v Gill (FCA, Full Court, 2021) * Fairfax Media Publications Pty Ltd v Voller (HCA, 2021) * Google LLC v Defteros (HCA, 2022) * Kozarov v Victoria (HCA, 2022) * John XXIII College v SMA (ACTCA, 2022) * Lewis v ACT (HCA, 2020) * O'Connor v Comensoli (VSC, 2022) * PCB v The Geelong College (VSC, 2021) * Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority (t/as Seqwater) v Rodriguez & Sons Pty Ltd (NSWCA, 2021) * Roberts-Smith v Fairfax Media Publications Pty Ltd (No 41) (FCA 2023) * Roy v O'Neill (HCA, 2020) * Schokman v CCIG Investments Pty Ltd (QCA, 2022) * Sydney Local Health District v Macquarie International Health Clinic Pty Ltd (NSWCA, 2020) * Tapp v Australian Bushmen's Campdraft & Rodeo Association Ltd (HCA, 2022) Features * Succinct and accessible discussion of key tort law principles * User-friendly design and strong pedagogic features * Comprehensive coverage of all Australian jurisdictions * Timesaving online support for lecturers Related Titles * Foster, Torts Cases and Commentary Supplement: Defamation and Wrongful Interference with Goods, 2nd ed, 2019 * Howe & Walsh, LexisNexis Study Guide: Torts, 4th ed, 2021 * Luntz et al, Luntz & Hambly's Torts: Cases and Commentary, 9th ed, 2021 * Paine, LexisNexis Questions and Answers: Tort , 6th ed, 2023 * Rolph et al, Balkin & Davis Law of Torts, 6th ed, 2021

The eighth edition of Focus: Torts is designed to assist students to develop a greater understanding of torts by identifying and explaining key areas of study. Using a straightforward, structured approach and written in plain English, the authors help demystify even the most complex of legal concepts. The authors extensively cover both common law principles and Australian statutory regimes, providing a detailed account of similarities and differences across all Australian jurisdictions. The text has a particular emphasis on problem-solving, providing the reader with numerous opportunities to develop critical thinking skills and to practise answering legal problem questions. The new edition incorporates recent case law and legislative changes, and includes a large number of updated guided answers to problem questions. Important new cases explored in this new edition include: Allen v Chadwick (2015) Hunter & New England Local Health District v McKenna (2014) King v Philcox (2015) Marsh v Baxter (2015) Prince Alfred College Inc v ADC (2016) Robinson Helicopter Co Inc v McDermott (2016) Powney v Kerang & District Health (2014) T & X Co Pty Ltd v Chivas (2014) Waller v James (2015) Related Titles Howe, Walsh & Rooney, LexisNexis Study Guide: Torts, 3rd ed, 2016 Luntz, Hambly, Burns, Dietrich, Foster, Grant, Harder, Torts: Cases & Commentary, 8th ed, 2017 Paine, LexisNexis Questions and Answers: Torts, 4th ed, 2015Stickley, Australian Torts Law, 4th ed, 2017

Tort doctrine is complex and nuanced on its own; a torts casebook that mystifies first year students will not help them develop the core skill of legal analysis. Tort Law in Focus presents concepts in a way that students can understand and apply. Rather than hide the ball, Geoffrey Rapp explains new terms clearly, and guides students in the specific techniques of applying tort law to practice-based problems. Along with concrete examples, Tort Law in Focus provides clear and thorough introductions to those areas of tort law (such as proximate cause under the dominant and new Restatement approaches; res ipsa; factual cause, including but-for cause and alternatives in special cases like indivisible injuries and alternative causes; the duty of owners and occupiers of land; and comparative negligence) that are especially challenging for first-year law students. Professors and Students Will Benefit From: Clear introductions and transitional text that frame key rules, concepts, and cases A wide selection of modern, high-interest cases that apply dominant legal rules, and which, where possible, interpret and apply the Restatement (Third) Summaries and discussion of canonical cases that convey the history and context of modern tort law Examples, flow charts and maps that illustrate concepts, rules, and the relationships among parties and interests Consistent use of problems that encourage students to implement “IRAC” (or equivalent) strategies for structuring their analysis Samples of documents commonly used in tort law practice, such as demand letters and complaints

LexisNexis Case Summaries: Torts provides a concise summary of the key cases in Australian torts law This popular text highlights the facts, issues and decision in leading torts law cases so that the principles can be readily understood and memorised. The cases have been selected to align with current torts teaching in all Australian jurisdictions. An excellent study and revision resource for students, this book is a great quick reference for anyone wanting to understand the case law in this area. Features Structure of the case summaries - catch words, facts, issue and decision - assists the reader to understand the principles of each case All key cases in the subject area in one easy-to-find collection Enables easy reference to appropriate cases when answering problem questions Related Titles Davies & Malkin, Focus: Torts, 7th ed, 2015Howe, Walsh & Rooney, LexisNexis Study Guide: Torts, 3rd ed, 2015Paine, LexisNexis Questions and Answers: Torts, 4th ed, 2015Stickley, Australian Torts Law, 3rd ed, 2012