Law of Torts in Malaysia

• Main Author: Norchaya Talib (Author)
• Format: Manuscript Book
• Language: English
• Published: Subang Jaya, Selangor SWEET & MAXWELL ASIA THOMSON REUTERS 2010
• Edition: Third Edition
• Subjects: Torts > Malaysia; Negligence > Malaysia
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• Item Description: Originally titled: Torts in Malaysia; "The law is stated, as accurately as possible, as at 1 December 2009"--P. viii.; "Table of cases": p. [xxvii]-lx; "Table of statutes": p. [lxi]-lxv
• Physical Description: lxv, 503 pages : illustrations 25 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9789675040528

This book is a valuable source of the basic legal principles of the law of torts in Malaysia and is a useful base from which to proceed to more advanced legal text for futher research. It has been written to provide its readers with a strong foundation in researching the law of torts in Malaysia. As this area of law is very much based on common law, the copious citation of case authorities from other common law jurisdictions should prove very useful. This book is written in easy-tounderstand language. The discussion is succinct and is supported by relevant cases and statutory provisions. It facilitates a good understanding of various common torts including negligence, defamation, occupiers'liability, nuisance, Rylands v Fletcher strict liability, trespass and interference with goods, as well as emerging tort like conspiracy, passing-off and breach of confidence. The applicable defences and remedies are discussed in detial. This new edition of the highly popular Law of Tort in Malaysia brings the text up-tu-date with developments since its previous edition in 2003. It seeks to continue to fulfil its objective as a primary reference and to generally meet the needs of all those involved with law as a foundation text on the law of torts in Malaysia.