The law of torts is one of the most significant areas of private law, being the dominant area which vindicates wrongs in the civil arena. Since the basic torts course covers intentional torts, nuisance and negligence this course seeks to go beyond those to consider major issues and difficulties in the law of torts. These include doctrinal issues such as the interface between administrative and tort law in relation to liability of public authorities; theoretical issues such as how responsibility is considered in tort law, and the impact of various torts on society. Since JURD7161 Torts emphasises personal injury, we consider economic loss and the economic torts in this course.

This course is recommended for anyone entering into private practice and those interested in civil litigation as it will significantly expand the student's knowledge of the law of torts, especially in areas of governmental liability and commercial torts.

JURD7152 Foundations of Law and JURD7161 Torts are assumed knowledge for this course.

These will vary, as this is to some extent an issues-based course which is responsive to what is happening in tort law at the time, but topics would include: