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CHAPTER 1 Introduction

TABLE 1.1 Interests protected by the torts discussed in this book

Interest

Tort

Personal (both physical and mental) integrity, including the right to self-determination

Negligence (including occupiers’ liability, employers’ liability) Product liability Trespass to the person (assault, battery, false imprisonment) Breach of statutory duty

The tort in Wilkinson v Downton Claims under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 Nuisance (public)

Damage to property

Negligence (including occupiers’ liability, employers’ liability)

Product liability Trespass to land

Nuisance (public and private) The rule in Rylands v Fletcher

‘Pure’ financial loss (i.e. loss not consequent on other injuries) _________________________ ‘Consequential’ financial loss

Negligence _________________________ Negligence Product liability

Defamation (libel and slander) Nuisance (public and private) Trespass to land Trespass to land Nuisance (public and private) The rule in Rylands v Fletcher Negligence Claims under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997

Possession, use and enjoyment of land

Reputation Negligence Trespass to land Nuisance (public and private) Breach of confidence Claims under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 Misuse of personal information PROPERTY OF OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS Defamation (libel and slander) Breach of confidence Privacy