Browse Hierarchy LAW5104A: Tort Law for Business

This module will explore the principal causes of action which comprise the subject of Torts, with a particular focus on tort law as it applies in the business context. A significant part of the module is devoted to the most-commonly pleaded cause of action in the common law world, the tort of negligence. The module will examine the general principles of negligence, negligent misstatement and the negligent provision of services (including financial services). Principles governing vicarious liability will also be covered, given their importance in business contexts. Finally, the module will examine some further areas of Tort Law which are particularly relevant in the business world, including consumer protection (via negligence and the Consumer Protection Act 1987), economic torts (e.g. conspiracy, deceit, interference with contractual relations) , defamation and privacy. Throughout the module, students will be challenged to think about how Tort Law applies in the business world, and the significance of Tort Law in modern commerce.