Australian principles of tort law / Pam Stewart, senior lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of Technology, Sydney, Anita Stuhmcke, professor, Faculty of Law, University of Technology, Sydney.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to the law of torts -- The nature of intentional torts -- Intentional torts to the person -- Actions on the case for physical injuries or nervous shock -- Trespass to land -- Intentional torts relating to goods -- Defences to intentional torts -- Introduction to negligence and duty of care -- Breach of duty -- Scope of liability : causation -- Scope of liability : remoteness of damage -- Proof -- Defences to negligence : contributory negligence, voluntary assumption of risk and statutory defences -- The framework of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) -- Personal liability of criminals, volunteers, good samaritans and the apologetic -- Atypical plaintiffs and specific duty issues -- Negligently caused pure economic loss -- Liability of statutory authorities in negligence -- The tort of breach of statutory duty -- Vicarious liability and non-delegable duties -- Nuisance -- Remedies -- Death -- Contribution among tortfeasors.