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LAW10200

Academic Year 2024/2025

Nominate Torts (LAW10200)

Subject:
Law
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Law
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Mr Paul Ward
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

Co-requisites:
LAW 10190 Law of Tort I

Description:
The Topics covered in this module will be: Occupiers Liability; The Rule in Rylands v. Fletcher; Liability for Injury caused by Animals; Nuisance; Trespass to Land; Products Liability; Defences; Trespass to the Person;Trespass to Goods; Defamation and Defences to defamation. The module is taught on a comparative basis with other common law jurisdictions.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:

- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles governing each area of the module through use of appropriate legal terminology.
- Comprehend the principles of each area of the module and the difference between each area of the module.
- Provide an analysis, discussion and commentary upon each area of the module.
- Apply the principles arising from each area to novel factual scenarios.

Indicative Module Content:

Land related torts such as nuisance, trespass to land. Animal and Product liability. Occupier's Liability. Intentional torts of trespass to the person and goods.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Tutorial

4
Specified Learning Activities

12
Autonomous Student Learning

90
Total

130

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures with power point slides.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Negligence and related matters.

Learning Recommendations:

Negligence and rellated matters.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Co-requisite:
LAW10190 - Negligence and Related Matters

Incompatibles:
LAW10240 - Law of Tort, LAW41960 - Advanced Tort Law 2


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): Assignment: a 2000 word essay at end of trimester. Week 12 Graded No
100
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

General feedback on essay component will be given in class after Easter break and via Brightspace and exam feedback via Brightspace.

Name Role
Dr Sarah Fulham-Mcquillan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Tj McIntyre Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 13:00 - 14:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 23 Mon 16:00 - 16:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 24, 26, 30 Mon 16:00 - 16:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 2 Week(s) - 23 Mon 16:00 - 16:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 2 Week(s) - 25, 29, 31 Mon 16:00 - 16:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 3 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 30 Fri 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 4 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 30 Fri 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 5 Week(s) - 23, 25, 29, 31 Fri 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 6 Week(s) - 23, 25, 29, 31 Fri 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 7 Week(s) - 23 Mon 13:00 - 13:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 7 Week(s) - 24, 26, 30 Mon 13:00 - 13:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 8 Week(s) - 23 Mon 13:00 - 13:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 8 Week(s) - 25, 29, 31 Mon 13:00 - 13:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 9 Week(s) - 23 Mon 14:00 - 14:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 9 Week(s) - 24, 26, 30 Mon 14:00 - 14:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 10 Week(s) - 23 Mon 14:00 - 14:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 10 Week(s) - 24, 26, 30 Mon 14:00 - 14:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 11 Week(s) - 23 Mon 14:00 - 14:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 11 Week(s) - 25, 29, 31 Mon 14:00 - 14:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 12 Week(s) - 23 Mon 14:00 - 14:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 12 Week(s) - 25 Mon 14:00 - 14:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 12 Week(s) - 29, 31 Mon 14:00 - 14:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 13 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 30 Wed 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 14 Week(s) - 23, 25, 29, 31 Wed 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 15 Week(s) - 23 Mon 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 15 Week(s) - 24, 26, 30 Mon 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 16 Week(s) - 23 Mon 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 16 Week(s) - 25, 29, 31 Mon 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 17 Week(s) - 23, 25, 29, 31 Wed 12:00 - 12:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 18 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 30 Wed 12:00 - 12:50
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