Tort Law in Hong Kong

The second edition of this authoritative work emphasises the practice and development of the law of torts in Hong Kong. The author offers an incisive and pragmatic explanation and analysis of the major legal principles, with discussions and commentary of the most recent and important judicial decisions that impact this subject from Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and elsewhere. While Hong Kong tort law has its origin in the English law of torts, the author highlights the development of tortious principles unique to Hong Kong, an independent jurisdiction functioning in conditions far removed from those prevailing in other common law jurisdictions, and provides comprehensive and analytical accounts pertinent to the state of the law of torts in Hong Kong. Content includes: - Introduction - Negligence - Breach of duty - Causation and remoteness of damage - Duty of care - Defence to negligence - Occupier’s liability - Breach of statutory duty - Employers’ liability - Damages for personal injury - Vicarious liability - Multiple tortfeasors - Employees’ compensation - Nuisance – Rylands v Fletcher - Trespass and other intentional torts - Defamation and Limitations