{"product_id":"canadian-tort-law-in-a-nutshell-fourth-edition-canadian-tort-law-in-a-nutshell-fourth-edition-1","title":"Canadian Tort Law in a Nutshell, Fourth Edition Canadian Tort Law in a Nutshell, Fourth Edition","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1.5em; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(255, 145, 0); text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: normal; line-height: 23px; background: transparent;\"\u003eA SUCCINCT OVERVIEW OF CANADIAN TORT LAW, INCORPORATING THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN AN EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND FORMAT.\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cbr style=\"line-height: 16.799999237060547px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 16.799999237060547px;\"\u003eThe new edition of this work provides a succinct overview of Canadian tort law, incorporating the latest developments in an easy-to-understand format. It takes you step-by-step through the basic principles and issues in the law of torts in Canada. The authors clearly explain how the various tort law concepts apply in practice, specifically addressing such issues as • levels of guilt mentality • intentional torts • defences to intentional torts • business torts • negligence • proof of negligence • defences to negligence and limitations on the defendant's liability • special categories of negligence • determining duty of care • strict liability • vicarious liability • public authority liability • damages in tort • analysis of causation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"line-height: 16.799999237060547px;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"line-height: 16.799999237060547px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 16.799999237060547px; background: transparent;\"\u003eCanadian Tort Law in a Nutshell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 16.799999237060547px;\"\u003e is a well-organized and straightforward primer to the area, canvassing every aspect of tort law and practice. The authors highlight the leading decisions in the area, making the work an ideal starting point for students and professionals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"line-height: 16.799999237060547px;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"line-height: 16.799999237060547px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 16.799999237060547px; background: transparent;\"\u003eNew in this Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr style=\"line-height: 16.799999237060547px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 16.799999237060547px;\"\u003eThis edition provides new commentary and case law surrounding critical developments in the law of torts such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"line-height: 16.799999237060547px;\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin: 10px 0px 10px 20px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 16.799999237060547px; background: transparent;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003eThe continuing trend toward restricting liability for negligent misstatement with the determination of duty becoming very dependent on close proximity between the parties: \u003cem style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003eR. v. 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