The fourth edition of this well-established textbook clarifies the essential concepts of tort law in Ireland, while providing clear and detailed explanations of the rules relating to each tort. New to this edition: * Key ground-breaking decisions in a number of recent Supreme Court and High Court cases involving: * Privacy * Immunity in the conduct of investigations * No duty of care on a commercial server of alcohol * Accrual and quantification of claims for pure economic loss * Dismissal of claims for adducing misleading evidence. * Includes new cases on topics such as: * Psychiatric harm * State liability for negligent misrepresentation * Liability for violation of ECHR rights * Witness immunity * Employers' liability * Road traffic accidents * Trespass * Nuisance * Misfeasance in public office * Causation * Contributory negligence * Vicarious liability * Damages. * All the core areas of the law of torts as applied in Ireland are dealt with, along with reference to recent legislation and initiatives, including: * The Defamation Act 2009 * The Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011 * The Criminal Law (Defence and the Dwelling) Act 2011.
* Focuses on Irish law, but relevant new material from other jurisdictions such as England, Australia, Canada and the US is also included. Written For: Undergraduate law and business students, legal practitioners and insurers
