Torts in New Zealand: Cases and Materials [Paperback]

Torts in New Zealand: Cases and Materialsis the principal torts casebook in New Zealand. In its 6th edition, it builds on the success of previous editions and provides cases, materials and integrated commentary necessary for a comprehensive introduction to New Zealand tort law. The focus of the text is on New Zealand tort law. However the book uses many precedents from UK, Canadian and Australian case law to reflect the diverse sources of New Zealand tort law. Problem questions integrated throughout the book enable students to test their knowledge.Torts in New Zealand: Cases and Materialsis the principal introductory torts casebook in New Zealand. Now in its sixth edition, this popular textbook has been updated to reflect legislative changes in New Zealand tort law and includes new cases and commentary. The focus of the text is on New Zealand tort law, however it uses many precedents from UK, Canadian and Australian case law to reflect the diverse sources of New Zealand tort law.1 Introduction2 Torts to the Person3 Personal Property Torts4 Land-based Torts5 Negligence6 Vicarious Liability7 Accident Compensation8 Defamation9 PrivacyBill Atkin,Professor in Law, Law School, Victoria University, Wellington,Geoffrey Mclay,Professor in Law, Law School, Victoria University, WellingtonBill Atkinhas taught a wide range of subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels over many years, including torts, family law, and medical law. He has written extensively, especially in the area of family law, and in the last few years published (with Wendy Parker) the second edition of Relationship Property in New Zealand and (with Mark Henaghan) the 4th edition of Family Law Policy in New Zealand. He is an author of Todd's The Law of Torts in New Zealand (6th ed) and with Geoff McLay, Torts in New Zealand Cases and Materials (5th ed). He is General Editor of the International Survey of Family Law, published annually. He has been consl$