John P. Lowry Livres

One of a series, which is intended to give students the chance to evaluate and assess their progress in the study of the law of torts, this book shows students how to tackle the sort of problems found in examination papers. The authors have selected a range of hypothetical problems and essay-style questions from across the whole range of the law of torts. Considerable emphasis is given to the tort of negligence and its off-shoots, but there are also chapters on defamation , economic torts, trespass, nuisance and the rule in Rylands v Fletcher. Recent developments such as tne House of Lords decision in Cambridge Water Co v Eastern Counties Leather, Murphy v Brentwood District Council and Caparo plc v Dickman are all dealt with in a number of questions.;David Oughton also wrote "Common Law of Obligations" and "Consumer text, cases and materials.

Aiming to demystify company law for today's student, this concise textbook offers an overview of the subject, covering the standard undergraduate company law syllabus. Enabling the student to see the area as a whole subject, it also discusses the current debates surrounding company law, including the reviews by the English and Scottish Law Commissions, the consultation papers issued by the Company Law Review Steering Group and the ensuing White Paper and Draft Companies Bill. Particular emphasis is given to corporate governance and the theoretical bases underlying company law.