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ISBN | 9789674572006 |
Format | PaperBack |
Language | English |
Year of Publication | 2024 |
Bib. Info | 1v. |
Categories | Law |
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Law of Torts in Malaysia is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to navigating the complexities of tort law. Covering 36 well-structured chapters, it thoroughly explores key topics typically included in undergraduate and postgraduate law syllabuses. Written by renowned experts, the book seamlessly integrates foundational principles with detailed analysis of modern issues, establishing itself as a leading resource in its field. What makes this book exceptional is its extensive coverage, tracing the roots and development of tort law in common law and the Malaysian context. It examines fundamental concepts such as negligence and its defenses, professional negligence in medical and legal contexts, trespass to person, land, and goods, defamation, occupiers’ liability, and product liability. Emerging issues like sexual harassment, the right to privacy, and misfeasance in public office are also discussed in depth. The book further explores judicial remedies, including damages and injunctive relief, strict and vicarious liability, and the limitation periods for claims. Unique chapters on torts in public international law, private international law, and Islamic perspectives on torts offer valuable insights rarely found in similar works. Whether you are a law student seeking a solid foundation or a legal professional looking for advanced understanding, Law of Torts in Malaysia provides the clarity, scholarly analysis, and practical insights needed to confidently navigate the evolving field of tort law.