Undergraduate TAS-LAW106-2022

Torts

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Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Start dates

11 Jul 2022

Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.

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Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to:

Identify and describe the key elements of the Torts of trespass, nuisance, negligence and defamation.
Critically apply case law and legislation to hypothetical factual scenarios in order to predict how a judge might resolve issues arising on those facts.
Research and assess relevant legal policy considerations as they apply to the development and application of Tort laws.
Communicate verbally and in writing complex case law and legislation, using plain English.

Topics covered

- Introduction to Tort
- Law/Intentional Torts to the Person
- Intentional Torts to the Person/Nuisance
- Nuisance
- Introduction to Negligence/Duty of Care
- Duty of Care
- Duty of Care Special Categories
- Breach of Duty
- Damage
- Damage/Defences to Negligence/Strict Liability
- Strict Liability/Overview of Damages/Overview of Negligence
- Defamation
- Medical Battery/Medical Negligence

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

This subject introduces an important area of private law, and examines the historical development and operation of specific Torts including trespass to person, nuisance, negligence, defamation and relevant intersecting laws. It also considers the relationship between various areas of Tort Law, and other areas of private law. The subject develops students' confidence in legal research, analysis, providing legal advice and problem solving.

Assessments

Letter of Advice (30%)
Tutorial Preparation (10%)
Exam (50%)
Oral advice to client (10%)

Textbooks

Current study term: 20 Feb 22 to 29 May 22

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Next study term: 10 Jul 22 to 16 Oct 22

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