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LA20A Law of Torts II

1. General

This course is taught as a core subject in Year II of the LL.B. degree
programme.

2. Course Objective
This course builds on the knowledge developed in Law of Torts I and introduces
the student to other specific torts.
3. Course Content
The topics covered in Torts II are as follows:
1. Vicarious Liability
2. Breach of Statutory Duty
3. Economic Torts
4. Liability for Fires and Animals
5. Defamation
6. Parties
7. Remedies

4. Method of Teaching
This course will be taught by way of two lectures and one tutorial per week.
Each lecture will be of one hour duration.

5. Method of Assessment
This course will be assessed by way of a two-hour final examination at the end
of the Semester. Students will be required to answer three questions selected
from a total of six questions