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Law of Torts I

This course introduces the fundamental principles of Law of Torts. It explores the nature of torts, historical context, and the principles governing tortious liability. Key areas covered include trespass, negligence, defenses, and damages. Students will learn to differentiate between torts and other legal concepts, understand the elements required to establish liability, and apply legal principles to real-world scenarios. The course aims to equip students with a solid foundation in tort law.

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200h
Study Time
13
Weeks
15h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Law of TortsNegligenceTrespassLiabilityDamages

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Nature of Torts

2

Historical Background

3

General Principles

4

Trespass

5

Negligence

6

Damages

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Historical background and general principles of tortuous liability

7h

Unit 1: General Introduction

7 study hours
  • Read the unit introduction and learning outcomes.
  • Study the definition of torts and their purpose.
  • Understand the rule in Smith v. Selwyn and its abolition in Nigeria.
  • Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
2

Module 1: Historical background and general principles of tortuous liability

7h

Unit 2: An overview of the Law of Torts

7 study hours
  • Compare torts with crime, contract, and trust.
  • Identify forms of action in tort law.
  • Classify torts based on protected interests.
  • Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
3

Module 1: Historical background and general principles of tortuous liability

7h

Unit 3: The Reception of the Law of Torts in Nigeria

7 study hours
  • Explain how tort law was received in Nigeria.
  • Enumerate sources of Nigerian tort law: common law, case law, statutes.
  • Understand the impact of English law reception.
  • Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
4

Module 1: Historical background and general principles of tortuous liability

7h

Unit 4: The principles of liability in Tort

7 study hours
  • Explain the principle of damage in tort law.
  • Understand damnum sine injuria and injuria sine damno.
  • Analyze examples of damage without legal wrong.
  • Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
5

Module 1: Historical background and general principles of tortuous liability

7h

Unit 5: Other principles of liability in the Law of Tort

7 study hours
  • Explain de minimis non curat lex, intentional damage, and the thin skull rule.
  • Understand the principle of strict liability.
  • Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
6

Module 2: Trespass

7h

Unit 1: Trespass to the person: Assault

7 study hours
  • Define assault and its elements.
  • Understand the purpose of assault law.
  • Analyze case studies related to assault.
  • Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
7

Module 2: Trespass

7h

Unit 2: Battery

7 study hours
  • Define battery and its elements.
  • Understand the purpose of battery law.
  • Analyze case studies related to battery.
  • Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
8

Module 2: Trespass

7h

Unit 3: False imprisonment and intentional harm to the person

7 study hours
  • Define false imprisonment and its elements.
  • Understand the purpose of false imprisonment law.
  • Analyze case studies related to false imprisonment.
  • Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
9

Module 2: Trespass

7h

Unit 4: Trespass to chattels

7 study hours
  • Define trespass to chattels and its elements.
  • Understand the purpose of trespass to chattels law.
  • Differentiate between trespass to chattels, conversion, and detinue.
  • Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
10

Module 2: Trespass

7h

Unit 5: Conversion

7 study hours
  • Define conversion and its elements.
  • Understand the purpose of conversion law.
  • Analyze case studies related to conversion.
  • Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
11

Module 2: Trespass

7h

Unit 6: Detinue

7 study hours
  • Define detinue and its elements.
  • Understand the purpose of detinue law.
  • Differentiate between detinue and conversion.
  • Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
12

Module 3: Negligence

7h

Unit 1: Meaning, nature and proof of negligence

7 study hours
  • Study the meaning, nature, and proof of negligence.
  • Understand the concept of duty of care.
  • Analyze case studies related to negligence.
  • Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
13

Module 3: Negligence

7h

Unit 2: Standard of care

7 study hours
  • Study the standard of care in negligence.
  • Understand the reasonable man concept.
  • Analyze factors affecting the standard of care.
  • Complete self-assessment exercises.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key definitions and case examples

2

Practice applying legal principles to hypothetical scenarios

3

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and feedback

4

Focus on understanding the differences between various torts and their elements

5

Create concept maps linking modules and units together to see the big picture

6

Pay close attention to the assessment of damages in various torts, including negligence and trespass

7

Study the defences available in each tort and their application

8

Review all relevant case laws and their principles

9

Practice essay questions and problem-solving questions

10

Allocate study time effectively, focusing on areas of weakness

11

Join online discussion forums to discuss concepts and clarify doubts

12

Create flashcards for key terms and definitions

13

Use past exam papers to practice time management and question answering techniques

14

Form a study group with other students to discuss and review material collaboratively

15

Ensure that you understand the Nigerian legal system and its application to tort law.

16

Focus on the elements of negligence and how to prove each element in a case

17

Create a study schedule and stick to it to ensure you cover all the material before the exam

18

Practice essay questions and problem-solving questions under timed conditions to improve your speed and accuracy

19

Review all relevant case laws and their principles

20

Focus on understanding the differences between various torts and their elements

21

Create concept maps linking modules and units together to see the big picture

22

Pay close attention to the assessment of damages in various torts, including negligence and trespass

23

Study the defences available in each tort and their application

24

Create flashcards for key terms and definitions

25

Join online discussion forums to discuss concepts and clarify doubts

26

Use past exam papers to practice time management and question answering techniques

27

Form a study group with other students to discuss and review material collaboratively

28

Ensure that you understand the Nigerian legal system and its application to tort law.

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