PRINCIPLES OF TORT LAW
LAW5PTO
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Principles of tort law provides students with an integrated understanding of Australian tort law - the area of law encompassing private actions arising from harm to legally recognised interests, typically for a monetary award of damages. Students gain in-depth knowledge of the most significant modern tort action, namely negligence, as well as nuisance, trespass, defamation and types of strict liability. Analysis of these legal actions is also contextualised by a consideration of legislative compensation schemes in comparative jurisdictions and the interaction between the legislature and judiciary in shaping the recognition and distribution of risk of loss in society.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorFrancine Rochford
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesModelled through presentations and explicitly addressed in seminars; developed through student preparation for seminars and assessment.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in LMJD
Co-requisitesLAW5PMI
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
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Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Focus: Torts
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorDavies M and Malkin I
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Edition/VolumeLatest
PublisherLexisNexis
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
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WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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City Campus, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFrancine Rochford
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.50 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 6.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Problem Solving Exercise (1500 words) | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Policy Essay (1500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO6 |
2 hour Open Book Examination (2000 word equivalent) | Other written exam | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5, SILO6 |