LL3102 - Obligations B (Tort) (2024/25)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2024/25, but may be subject to modification | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Module title | Obligations B (Tort) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Module level | Honours (06) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Guildhall School of Business and Law | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total study hours | 240 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Running in 2024/25(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
This module provides a sound understanding of:
i. the general principles of creation, content of and enforcement of non-consensual tortious obligations;
ii. the general principles of actions and defences available in tort;
iii. the application of the general principles of the Law of Tort to specific practical situations;
iv. a critical analysis of the theories underlying judicial and legislative practice in the Law of Tort.
Prior learning requirements
2.2 Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
Syllabus
Scope and Purpose of the Law of Tort
The Tort of Negligence
Duty of Care Breach of Duty
Causation and Remoteness
Defences
Nervous Shock
Economic Loss
Vicarious Liability
Remedies
Other Specific Torts
Private Nuisance
Rylands v. Fletcher
Trespass
Defamation
Occupiers’ Liability
Passing Off
Breach of Statutory
Duty Economic Torts
General Defences
Volenti non fit injuria
Contributory Negligence
Ex turpi causa
Duress
Limitation
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
Scheduled teaching comprises15 two-hour lectures and 15 90 minute tutorials.
Independent study comprises 87.5 hours of directed reading, research, class preparation and formative assessments.
Learning outcomes
Having completed this module, students will be able to do the following:
1. Identify, understand and apply the general principles underlying the non-consensual obligations in the Law of Tort.
2. Demonstrate the ability critically to discuss case study problems relating to the Law of Tort.
3. Demonstrate the ability to write critical, discursive essays relating to the topics covered in the syllabus.
4. In the context of the law of tort, to demonstrate a basic ability to bring together information and materials from a variety of different sources; to produce a synthesis of doctrinal and policy issues; and to make a critical judgment of the merits of particular arguments.
5. Demonstrate an ability to use appropriate legal terminology and language in the context of the Law of Tort.