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LAW1117 Torts I
SCHOOL OF LAW AND JUSTICE
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
nil
 
Description:

This unit introduces the law of torts in Australia and then moves to a detailed examination of the tort of negligence in so far as it provides a remedy for personal injuries in Australia. This will include the requirements developed in case-law for making this remedy available, as well as the statutory amendments which have varied and limited the common law, with particular focus on the Civil Liability Act 2002 (WA).



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
K61Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Laws
V72Bachelor of Laws
K50Bachelor of Laws
Y67Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Arts
Y04Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Business
K30Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
K58Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Psychological Science
MABUUTLaw in Business Major
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014