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LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture
Online
Seminar
Workshop

Module Offerings

4100LAWSL-JAN-PAR
4100LAWSL-SEP-PAR
4100LAWSL-SEP_NS-PAR

Aims

To analyse, explain and illustrate the ways in which tortious obligations are created and compensated.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts, values, principles and rules of tort.
2.
Demonstrate an ability to apply gained legal knowledge to complex problems and to present informed conclusions.
3.
Demonstrate an ability to present a synthesis of relevant doctrinal and policy issues.
4.
Demonstrate an ability to present an argument in a way that is comprehensible to others and which addresses their particular concerns or questions.
5.
Demonstrate an ability to evaluate principles of the law of tort.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:1. What is tort law? General principles of negligence 2. Negligence: Psychiatric Injury 3. Negligence: Economic Loss. 4. Breach of Duty. 5. Trespass 6. Occupiers Liability 7. Defences 8. Employers Liability and Vicarious Liability
Additional Information:This module examines the methods adopted by English law to create tortious obligations and to relieve the parties from their consequences.

Assessments

Essay
Centralised Exam