TY - BOOK AU - TaI, Eric Tjong Tjin TI - Tort law: : a comparative introduction SN - 9781803924373 U1 - 346.4103 PY - 2022/// CY - UK PB - Edward Elgar Publishing Limited KW - Torts KW - Comparative law N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; 1 Introduction to private law terminology 2 Tort law and the structure of fault liability 3 Fault liability in French law 4 The German law of delict 5 Torts in English law 6 Categorizing fault (I): formal sources of rules 7 Categorizing fault (II): torts and protected interests 8 Subjective fault: accountability and intentionality 9 Causality 10 Harm and damage 11 Damages and other remedies 12 Defences and limitations 13 Strict liability in general 14 Liability for other persons 15 Liability for objects and activities 16 Tort law in the world 17 Bibliography Index N2 - This accessible textbook provides an introductory guide to tort law, with a structured explanation of the key concepts and doctrines. Using a comparative approach, the discussion is illustrated with case law and provisions from three key jurisdictions: England, France and Germany. With liberal reference to other codes and cases from around the world, the book gives readers a contextual understanding and will appeal to classes with a global outlook. Key Features: • Examples of different solutions show how tort law is implemented in a variety of jurisdictions • Direct comparison of legal systems helps readers to match different kinds of property or damage in civil and common law systems • Translated provisions from codes and statutes facilitate access to the systems of French and German law in particular • Clarification of corresponding concepts and terminology, as well as guidelines and examples to help readers find their way in a legal environment that is not restricted to a single jurisdiction • Introductory guidance to tort law systems outside Europe Providing readers with a working knowledge of major tort law systems as well as a greater understanding of the main concepts in tort law, this textbook will be an important resource for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. ---Provided by publisher ER -