LAW152: Torts

This unit aims to acquaint students with the law concerning civil liability to compensate for harm caused by wrongful conduct (the tort). It covers the difference between civil liability and other forms of liability and what constitutes 'wrongful conduct' in the law of torts. The emphasis is on negligent conduct, including words and deeds, causing damage to the person or property or economic loss. Other forms of liability in tort including liability for trespass to the person are also examined.

Points	3
Enrolment Options	Murdoch: S2-internal
Contact Time	Lectures: 4 hours per week: workshops: up to 1 hour per fortnight.
Prerequisites	Enrolment in LLB or Juris Doctor; L150/LEG150/LAW150 Australian Legal System.
Exclusions	Students who have successfully completed L165 Torts and the Australian Legal System may not enrol in this unit for credit.
School	School of Law
Unit Coordinator	Contact details for a Unit Coordinator are currently unavailable
Unit Contacts	Contact Phone Prefix: +618 Location Explanation of Location Codes Teaching Period(s) Contact the Unit Coordinator MURDOCH S2: Internal (02/08/2010 - 26/11/2010)

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