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Bermingham & Brennan: Tort Law Directions

Podcasts

Listen to Vera Bermingham, one of the authors of Tort Law Directions, discussing answers to frequently asked questions on tort law. You can listen either via your computer or by downloading the files to your portable MP3 player.

What is tort? (1:19)
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What types of loss or harm are protected by the law of tort? (2:48)
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Are all interests protected by the law of tort? (1:45)
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How does tort compare to other areas of law? (2:48)
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To what extent is the law of tort affected by human rights? (1:52)
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Studying tort (1:20)
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What is the function of tort law? (2:54)
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What role does insurance play in the law of tort? (2:12)
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How has the tort of negligence evolved? (1:29)
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What are the foundations of negligence? (1:48)
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What is the rule in Donoghue v Stevenson? (1:39)
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What is the 'neighbour principle'? (1:07)
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How is the standard of care in negligence measured? (1:53)
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What is meant by causation of damage? (2:40)
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What are the deficiencies in the 'but for' test? (1:57)
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Is there recovery for loss of chance? (1:48)
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What is meant by cumulative causes? (2:35)
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Why is asbestos a current issue in causation? (2:16)
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What amounts to a Novus Actus Interveniens? (1:17)
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What are the general defences to a claim in negligence? (3:01)
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