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DIL1238 LAW OF TORT - SEM 1 (2026/2027)


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Munirah Mohamad
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Lessons

Here is the class outline:

1. TOPIC 1 : INTRODUCTION AND NATURE OF TORTS

• Meaning of torts • Types of torts • Difference between crime and tort • Defamation - Definition - What has to be proven - Distinction between libel and slander - Function of judge - Essentials of defamation - Defences • Nuisance - Public and private nuisance • Trespass and related torts - Trespass to land - Trespass to personal property - Trespass to the person

5 sections
Topic 1 Introduction to Tort Law
Topic 1 Defamation
Topic 1 Nuisance
Tutorial exercise on week 4
Topic 1 Trespass

2. TOPIC 2 : INTRODUCTION TO NEGLIGENCE

Elements of negligence 1. Duty of care 2. Breach of duty 3. Injuries and damages

1 section
Topic 2 Negligence

3. TOPIC 3 : CAUSATION AND REMOTENESS

• Causation in fact- but for test • Proof of causation • Loss of chance Remoteness of damage • Type of harm • Extent of harm • Eggshell skulls

1 section
Causation and Remoteness of Damage

4. TOPIC 4 : VICARIOUS LIABILITY

• Difference between vicarious liability and joint and several liability

1 section
Topic 4 Vicarious Liability

5. TOPIC 5 : TORTIOUS REMEDIES

1. Damages 2. Injunction 3. Restitution

1 section
Topic 5 Remedies

6. COMMON TEST TOPICS

Topics for Common Test semester 3, 2025/2026

2 sections
Common Test Topics
Common Test
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