LAW OF TORTS 1
- Course Code: LAWS 1340
- Course Name: Law of Torts 1
- Section: 1
- Current Batch: Sem II / Year 2021-2022
- Lecture Schedule: Mon-Wed 8.00 – 8.50 AM
- Tutorials: Fridays, 9-11.50 AM
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Learning Outcomes (LO): After completing this course, students should be able to:
| 1 | Identify the principles of tort law in relation to its nature and scope, negligence, contributory negligence, nervous shock, economic loss, strict liability, product liability and general defences; and the underlying purpose and context in which they function |
| 2 | Compare and contrast the position of the Malaysian Law with the Common Law |
| 3 | Apply the relevant principles in relation to the above topics in resolving disputes. |
| 4 | Demonstrate the application of case law to solve legal problems. |
List of Topics & Slides
| 1 | Nature and in of Tort Law | SLIDES |
| 2 | Negligence: Duty of Care | SLIDES |
| 3 | Breach of Duty | SLIDES |
| 4 | Causation in Fact and in Law | SLIDES |
| 5 | Contributory Negligence | SLIDES |
| 6 | Res Ipsa Loquitur | SLIDES |
| 7 | Product Liability | SLIDES |
| 8 | Nervous Shock | SLIDES |
| 9 | Economic Loss | SLIDES |
| 10 | Strict Liability | SLIDES |
| 11 | General Defences | SLIDES |
Relevant Statutes in Torts Class include:
- Government Proceedings Act 1956 (full text)
- Consumer Protection Act 1999 (full text)
- Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 (full text)
- Child Act 2001 (full text)
- Specific Relief Act 1950 (full text)
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