Torts A

Course aim

The aim of this course is, to convey knowledge and comprehension of the basic principles of negligence and trespass, and introduce students to the basic aspects of oral communication in law, including: small group presentations, oral legal argument, and client interviewing.

Course content

Torts A develops students’ knowledge and understanding of tort law and its purposes and their skills in problem solving, case analysis and communication in the legal context.
The material covered in this course includes:

• Trespass
• Trespass to the person
• Trespass to land
• Trespass to personal property
• Defences
• Remedies
• Negligence
• Introduction to duty of care
• Breach
• Damage
• Defences
• Workers’ Compensation

Textbook(s)

Sappideen, C, Vines, P & Watson, P 2016, Torts: Commentary and Materials, 12th edition, Thomson Reuters (Lawbook Co), Pyrmont, Australia

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Preparatory	1 x 1 week
Lecture	2 hours x 10 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 10 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE
External	N/A x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Problem solving exercise, Written assignment: case analysis (early assessment)

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4C)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.