Module Title |
Law of Torts
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Module Code |
LG216
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School |
School of Law & Government
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Online Module Resources
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Level |
2
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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The course aims to acquaint students with the role of tort law as either apportioning blame or compensating for loss and injury and to teach students the different torts and their common law foundation. Students will learn about both the common law rules of tort and the legislation affecting tort law.
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Learning Outcomes
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At the end of the module, students will appreciate the function of tort law and know and understand the principles that underpin tort law. Students will know and understand the different torts and demonstrate a sound knowledge of case law and legislation; they will also be able to solve problems by reference to case law and legislation.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
24
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
51
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Basic principles: nature and function of tort law; causation; damage, remoteness and foreseeability; concurrent wrongdoers; vicarious liability; remedies; tort as a compensation mechanism; alternative mechanisms.Different torts (indicative): negligence: general rules of duty and standard of care, physical and economic loss; incidents of negligence; products liability, professional negligence, occupiers'' liability, nervous shock, employers'' liability, trespass,; defamation; nuisance, the Rule in Rylands v. Fletcher.Legislation (indicative): Liability for Defective Products Act, 1991; Occupiers Liability Act, 1995; Civil Liability Act, 1961 (and amending Acts); Statute of Limitations, 1957; Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Act, 1991, Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Act, 2000; Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) Act 2003.Lecture notes and other required reading (journal articles, etc.) will be posted on Moodle (DCU''s open source virtual learning environment). These can be accessed by DCU students only.
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Assessment | Continuous Assessment | 30% | Examination Weight | 70% |
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Indicative Reading List
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McMahon and Binchy, Irish Law of Torts, 3rd edition, Dublin: Butterworths, 2000McMahon and Binchy, Case book on the Irish Law of Torts, 2nd edition, Dublin: Butterworths, 1992Quill, Torts in Ireland, 2nd edition, Dublin: Gill and Macmillan, 2004Burke and Corbett, The Law of Torts, Dublin: Thomson Round Hall, 2004Byrne and Binchy, Annual Review of Irish Law (published since 1987, Dublin: The Round Hall Press; Round Hall Sweet and Maxwell)McDonald, Defamation Law in Ireland, Dublin: The Round Hall Press, 1989Tomkin and Hanafin, Irish Medical Law, Dublin: The Round Hall Press, 1995Lecture notes and other required reading (journal articles, etc.) will be posted on Moodle (DCU’s open source virtual learning environment). These can be accessed by DCU students only.
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