Canadian Tort Law in a Nutshell, Fifth Edition provides a succinct overview of Canadian tort law, incorporating the latest developments in an easy-to-understand format. It takes you step-by-step through the basic principles and issues in the law of torts in Canada.

This resource is a well-organized and straightforward primer to the area, canvassing every aspect of tort law and practice. The authors highlight the leading decisions in the area, making the work an ideal starting point for students and professionals.

New in this edition:
This edition starts with an overview of the development of tort law and of the legal system that administers the law, and takes the reader through the basic principles of Canadian tort law. The authors clearly explain how the law of torts applies in practice, specifically addressing a number of issues.

The following chapters covering various issues include:

• Levels of Guilty Mentality
• Intentional Torts
• Business Torts
• Negligence
• Proof of Negligence
• Defences to Negligence
• Special Categories of Negligence (including Occupiers Liability, Product Liability, Professional Liability, and Crown Liability)
• Strict Liability
• Vicarious Liability
• Damages in Tort

Since the last edition, the law of torts in Canada has continued to develop and evolve. This fifth edition features new commentary on areas of law that have been the focus of judicial attention, including developments in privacy-related torts, the liability of public authorities, causation, the tort of unlawful means, third-party and vicarious liability, and professional negligence.