tort law
Defamation Law in England and Wales
Introduction Defamation law in England and Wales protects reputation — the right of individuals and businesses not to have false statements published that lower them in the estimation of …
Negligence in English Tort Law
Introduction The tort of negligence is the most important and expansive tort in English law. It provides a remedy for harm caused by the failure to take reasonable care, protecting individuals against …
Nuisance and the Rule in Rylands v Fletcher
Introduction The law of nuisance and the rule in Rylands v Fletcher (1868) govern interferences with a person’s use or enjoyment of land and liability for the escape of dangerous things. …
Occupiers' Liability in English Law
Introduction Occupiers’ liability is a specific area of tort law governing the duty owed by occupiers of premises to persons who come onto their premises. The law distinguishes between visitors …
UK Tort Law
The Tort of Negligence Negligence requires proof of a duty of care, breach of that duty, factual and legal causation, and damage not too remote. Duty of Care. The modern law begins with Donoghue v. …