Contains recent cases on key aspects of the law - Negligence: particularly negligent misstatement, nervous shock, pure economic loss, defective buildings, employers' liability - Trespass to the person: particularly consent to medical procedures, defence of persons and property - Proof: particularly the 'res ipsa loquitur' principle - Damages: quantums of damages Reflects recent changes such as: - Occupiers Liability Act 1995 - Civil Liability (Amendment) Act 1996 - Legislation and cases on the limitation of actions - Liability of a member state for breach of EU law Focuses on Irish law, but relevant material from other jurisdictions such as England, Australia, Canada and the US is also included Suitable for undergraduate law and business students, legal practitioners and insurers.