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PPL324Law4 Unitsintermediate

Law Of Torts Ii

This course provides an in-depth analysis of various torts, building upon foundational legal principles. It explores nuisance, vicarious liability, defamation, deceit, and economic torts. Students will learn about the elements of each tort, defenses, and remedies available. The course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of tort law and its application in real-world scenarios, enabling them to critically analyze legal issues and provide informed legal advice.

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208h

Study Time

13

Weeks

16h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

NuisanceDefamationVicarious LiabilityEconomic TortsDeceit

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

📚

Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Public and Private Nuisance

2

Vicarious Liability

3

Defamation

4

Libel and Slander

5

Deceit

6

Economic Torts

7

Passing Off

8

Conspiracy

9

Injurious Falsehood

10

Interference with Contracts

Total Topics10 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 Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Compliance Officer

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Contract Manager

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Business Consultant

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Industry Applications

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Nuisance

3h

Unit 1: Public and Private Nuisance

3 study hours

•Read the introduction to nuisance and understand its general nature.
•Identify and differentiate between public and private nuisance.
•Explain the categories of private nuisance with examples.
•Attempt the tutor-marked assignment.

Week

2

Module 1: Nuisance

3h

Unit 2: The Basis of Liability in Private Nuisance

3 study hours

•Examine the factors considered by the court in determining injury and interference.
•Understand the concept of reasonableness of the defendant's conduct.
•Identify who can sue and be sued in private nuisance.
•Study the available defenses and damages.

Week

3

Module 1: Nuisance

4h

Unit 3: Strict Liability: Rule in Rylands v. Fletcher

4 study hours

•Understand the concept of strict liability and its application under the rule in Rylands v. Fletcher.
•Differentiate between liability under Rylands v. Fletcher and other liabilities.
•Study the defenses available under the rule.
•Attempt the tutor-marked assignment.

Week

4

Module 1: Nuisance

4h

Unit 4: Strict Liability: Liability of Animals

4 study hours

•Define animals and identify the different classes of animals for tort liability.
•Understand the liability of an owner or keeper of animals for damages caused by them.
•Study the principles of liability under the scienter action.
•Examine the available defenses and remedies for acts of animals.

Week

5

Module 2: Vicarious Liability

3h

Unit 1: Master's Liability for Servants Torts

3 study hours

•Define vicarious liability and understand the relationship between master and servant.
•Identify who is a servant and a master in law.
•Examine the master's liability for the servant's torts.
•Study the remedies available to an employer against an employee.

Week

6

Module 2: Vicarious Liability

3h

Unit 2: Fraud or Theft of Tort by Servants

3 study hours

•Understand the meaning of fraud and theft in the context of vicarious liability.
•Examine the liability of a master for the fraud or theft committed by their servants.
•Study the conditions under which a master is liable for such acts.
•Attempt the tutor-marked assignment.

Week

7

Module 2: Vicarious Liability

3h

Unit 3: Vehicles Owners and Casual Agents

3 study hours

•Define vehicle owner and casual agents.
•Establish the liability of a casual agent in relation to their acts on behalf of the owner.
•Understand the presumption of service or agency of the third party.
•Attempt the tutor-marked assignment.

Week

8

Module 2: Vicarious Liability

3h

Unit 4: Liability for Independent Contractor

3 study hours

•Define independent contractor and understand their legal relationship with the employer.
•Examine the non-liability of the master for the torts of independent contractors.
•Study the exceptions to the principle of independent contractors.
•Attempt the tutor-marked assignment.

Week

9

Module 3: Defamation

3h

Unit 1: Defamation

3 study hours

•Define defamation and understand its essence.
•Distinguish defamation from other related accusations.
•Understand the standard of right-thinking members of society in defamation cases.
•Attempt the tutor-marked assignment.

Week

10

Module 3: Defamation

3h

Unit 2: Libel and Slander

3 study hours

•Distinguish between libel and slander.
•Understand the meaning of vulgar abuse and differentiate it from slander.
•Study the conditions under which slander operates like libel.
•Attempt the tutor-marked assignment.

Week

11

Module 3: Defamation

3h

Unit 3: Special Damages in Slander

3 study hours

•Understand the concept of remoteness of damages in libel and slander.
•Identify what the plaintiff must prove in a defamation action.
•Examine other types of defamation, such as defamation of a class or group.
•Attempt the tutor-marked assignment.

Week

12

Module 3: Defamation

3h

Unit 4: Defences

3 study hours

•Study the various defenses available in a defamation action.
•Understand the concepts of justification, fair comment, and privilege.
•Examine the principle of res judicata.
•Attempt the tutor-marked assignment.

Week

13

Module 4: Deceit

8h

Unit 1: False Representation of Facts

4 study hours

•Understand what constitutes a fact and how it can be falsely represented.
•Examine the different aspects of false representation of facts.
•Study the elements of the tort of deceit.
•Attempt the tutor-marked assignment.

Unit 2: Statement Relied Upon as Conveying Intention

4 study hours

•Analyze the subject of statements usually relied upon as conveying intention or opinion.
•Examine the intention of the defendant leading the plaintiff to believe in the information.
•Study the conditions under which the defendant is liable for deceit.
•Attempt the tutor-marked assignment.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed outlines for each module, focusing on key definitions and legal principles.

2

Use case studies from the course material to practice applying the law to real-world scenarios.

3

Develop flashcards for key terms and concepts, such as nuisance, defamation, and vicarious liability.

4

Practice answering hypothetical exam questions under timed conditions to improve time management.

5

Review all tutor-marked assignments and identify areas for improvement.

6

Focus on understanding the elements of each tort and the available defenses.

7

Create concept maps linking related torts, such as defamation and injurious falsehood.

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