Torts in Ireland

The second edition of this well-established textbook highlights key ground-breaking decisions in a number of recent Supreme Court and High Court cases involving negligence and damage assessment.

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Also treated are several new cases on topics such as professional negligence, capacity to consent or refuse medical treatment, employers’ liability, product liability, private nuisance, passing off, defamation, contributory negligence, res ipsa loquitur and damages.




All the core areas of the law of torts as applied in Ireland are dealt with.




Focuses on Irish law, but also includes relevant material from other jurisdictions such as England, Australia, Canada and the US.




Suitable for undergraduate law and business students, legal practitioners and insurers.