A comprehensive and clearly written book on the law of torts in Malaysia. It includes topics which covers the syllabus for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The book places great emphasis on the law of torts as developed in Malaysia and also includes cases decided in Commonwealth countries. It goes through the nature and function of tort law, the rules and principles that govern it and the remedies available. The author honors the contribution of the nation's judges by putting their names in prominence and acknowledging their elevation to the higher bench. It is hoped that this book will be welcomed by the legal fraternity, especially judges, lawyers, law students and paralegals and be an assistance in their daily pursuit of justice.

Table of Contents

1. The Law of Torts
2. General Defences
3. Duty to take care
4. The Standard of Care
5. Contributory Negligence
6. The Thing Speaks for Itself
7. Causation in Fact
8. Causation in Law
9. Nervous Shock
10. Economic Loss
11. Strict Liability- The Rule in Rylands v Fletcher
12. Joint and Several Tortfeasors
13. Damages
14. Trespass to Person
15. Trespass to Land
16. Interference with Goods
17. Liability for Land and Structures
18. Passing off
19. Defamation
20. Malicious Falsehood
21. Nuisance
22. Malicious Prosecution
23. Vicarious Liability