Vicarious Liability in the Common Law World

This book provides comprehensive and critical analysis of vicarious liability across common law jurisdictions, exploring factors influencing change and the extent to which case-law from other jurisdictions has been influential. It is essential reading for scholars and practitioners of tort law.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 18 April 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This comprehensive book offers unparalleled access to case law, doctrinal debates, and comparative reflections on vicarious liability across the diverse common law world. The doctrine of vicarious liability, which holds individuals strictly liable for the torts committed by others, stands as one of the most contentious and debated areas within tort law. It is not surprising that this doctrine has been extensively deliberated upon by the highest courts in various common law jurisdictions. This collection aims to address uncertainties surrounding the operation of vicarious liability in the twenty-first century by examining key common law jurisdictions and inviting esteemed scholars to present and critically analyze the law. By exploring factors influencing change and the extent to which case law from other common law jurisdictions has influenced this area, the book provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of vicarious liability.

The jurisdictions covered in this collection include Canada, England and Wales, Australia, Singapore, Ireland, Hong Kong, and New Zealand. In offering critical analysis of this vital topic, this book serves as an essential and compelling resource for scholars of tort law and practitioners engaged in this field.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509963331