The course examines some contemporary issues in the law of torts and builds on learning undertaken in LAWS1203.

The course will focus on compensation for personal injuries and the changes made to Australian tort law as a result of the tort reform legislation of the first decade of the 21st century.  The role and value of tort law, and in particular negligence law, as a vehicle for meeting the needs of the injured will be considered.  Specific topics may include issues of 'duty of care', the relevance of insurance, vicarious liability, no fault personal injury compensation schemes and issued in personal injury litigation practice.  Issues in the tort of negligence.  Topics may include recovery of damages for negligently inflicted pure ecnonomic loss and mental harm, statutory defences relating to recreational activities, intoxication and obvious risks, the law relating to defective products, and the law of private insurance.

Please refer to the LAWS2233 course home page.

Torts LAWS1203.  Completed or completing five LAWS courses at 1000 level.

Please refer to LAWS2233 course home page.

Please refer to LAWS2233 course home page.