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UNIT 2
MODULE 1: LAW OF TORT (cont'd)

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES CONTENT

Students should be able to:

4. apply the principles of defamation Defamation:
including defences;
(a) elements of defamation; and,

(b) defences to defamation – justification;
fair comment; absolute privilege and
qualified privilege.

5. apply the principles of trespass to Trespass to the person:
the person;
(a) assault and battery;

(b) false imprisonment; and,

(c) malicious prosecution.

6. apply the principles of nuisance; Nuisance:

(a) public; and,

(b) private.

7. apply the principles of liability for Liability for animals.
animals;

8. apply the principles of vicarious Vicarious liability.
liability; and,

9. apply the principles of occupiers’ Occupiers’ liability.
liability.

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