Bøker i Hart Studies in Private Law-serien

This book presents a study of the ways in which legislation shapes and develops the law of obligations.

Based on author's thesis (doctoral - Deakin University, Australia, 2015) issued under title: Negligence and the wrongdoing plaintiff: a corrective justice analysis.

While some defences to liability recognised in the law of torts have been explored in detail, the theoretical foundations of defences generally have received scant attention. This book attempts to fill this gap.

Addressing a series of doctrinal puzzles within the law of assault, defamation and breach of privacy, the book considers in what respects the Roman delict of iniuria overlaps with its modern counterparts in England, Scotland and South Africa.

Enrichment is key to understanding the law of unjust enrichment and restitution.This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the concept of enrichment and its implications for restitutionary awards.

Every day, large numbers of altruistic individuals, in the absence of any legal duty, provide substantial and essential services for elderly and disabled people. In doing so, many suffer financial and other disadvantages. This book considers the scope for a "private law" approach to rewarding, supporting or compensating carers.