LAWS 2013 Torts Law

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 200008

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Description The subject introduces students to the legal principles and policy of a variety of torts, defences and remedies. The subject also introduces students to the generic legal skills of case reading and, analysis and note taking, statutory interpretation and legal problem solving, as well as placing the law in the wider political and social context.

School Law

Discipline Legal Practice

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject

Co-requisite(s) LAWS 1006 OR
LAWS 1003

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

Discuss the key principles of Australian torts law prescribed by accrediting authorities.
Explain the relationship between common law, legislation and policy in a torts context
Apply principles and processes of legal reasoning including case analysis and statutory interpretation to analyse and resolve torts legal problems.
Identify issues of equity, diversity and social justice in tort law.
Develop clear, concise and persuasive arguments to effectively communicate answers to legal problems.

Subject Content

Comparative role of tort law and no-fault compensation schemes
Intentional torts
Negligence
Defences
Remedies in tort actions
Concurrent liability
Bringing it all together: Case study of Stolen Generations litigation

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.