Delict: Comprehensive Guide to the Law (2ed)

Recognising the multi-faceted nature of the subject, the authors of this book have produced, in a single volume, a truly comprehensive guide to the law. This is essential reading for all students of delict as well as practitioners who require an up-to-date reference.

Contents:

• Introduction
• Negligence – Duty of Care

Negligent Misstatements
Pure Economic Loss
Nervous Shock
&Breach of Duty of Care – Standard of Care
Factual Causation
Remoteness of Damage (Legal Causation)
Professional Negligence

• Breach of Statutory Duty
• Nuisance
• Liability for Animals
• Assault
• Defamation
• Economic Delicts
• Passing Off
• Breach of Confidence
• Product Liability
• Occupiers’ Liability
• Vicarious Liability
• Defences in Delict
• Remedies
• Evidential and Practical Matters
• Transfer and Extinction of Liability
• The Role of Insurance and Other Compensation Systems as Methods for the Compensation of Victims of Delict