Key facts
UNE unit code: LAW131
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 3 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
Torts are common law actions for civil wrongs. This unit provides you with a social context of the law of torts and covers negligence including defences, damages, concurrent liability and compensation schemes.
You will consider torts relating to personal, property, and economic interests and their defences. In particular, you will consider the quantum of damages.
This unit will provide you with a good understanding of the black-letter law, whilst incorporating skills-based approaches. You will be encouraged to take a critical view of the law, particularly with regard to current tort reform.
This unit meets the Priestley requirements for torts.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 1 | Online |
| Trimester 3 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- discuss the function and development of the Law of Torts in its social context, including the role of fault in establishing liability;
- demonstrate an in depth understanding of the nature and scope of the underlying principles, practices and concepts of negligence (as seen in the common law and the application of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW)) and how these apply to particular situations;
- develop a sound knowledge of a number of other torts aside from negligence;
- understand how damages for personal injuries are assessed;
- identify and apply the principles of the Law of Torts (both in statute and the common law) to hypothetical fact scenarios; and
- construct clear and coherent solutions that apply the legal principles of the Law of Torts to legal problems for those seeking redress for tortious conduct.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Book Examination | Yes | 60% | All offerings | Final Examination. Open Book Exam. There is a supervised exam at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit |
| Written assessment | Yes | 40% | All offerings | No. Words: 2000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Focus: Torts
ISBN: 9780409357493
Davies, M., Malkin, I.and Voon, T., LexisNexis 10th ed. 2023
Text refers to: All offerings
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