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Introduction to the Canadian law of torts / general editors, Erika Chamberlain and Stephen G.A. Pitel ; authors, Andrew Botterell, Erika Chamberlain, Mitchell McInnes, Jason W. Neyers, Stephen G.A. Pitel and Zoë Sinel.

Botterell, Andrew, (author.). Chamberlain, Erika, (author,, editor. ). McInnes, Mitchell, (author. ). Neyers, Jason, (author. ). Pitel, Stephen G. A., (author,, editor. ). Sinel, Zoë, 1980- (author. ).

Record details

ISBN: 9780433504887
ISBN: 0433504889
Physical Description: xliv, 284 pages ; 23 cm.
Edition: Fourth edition.
Publisher: Toronto, Ontario : LexisNexis Canada, 2020.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

The nature of torts -- Parties to an action -- Vicarious liability -- Multiple wrongdoers -- Remedies -- Terminiation of liability -- Trespass to land -- Nuisance -- Rylands v. Fletcher Liability -- The scienter doctrine -- Trespass to goods -- Conversion -- Detinue -- Trespass to the person -- Negligence : general principles -- Negligence : particular liabilities -- Defamation -- Invasion of privacy -- Actions for the abuse of legal procedure -- Misfeasance in public office -- Deceit -- Injurious falsehood -- Passing-off -- Conspiracy -- Intimidation -- Inducing breach of contract -- Causing loss by unlawful means.