Tort Law (Longman Law Series) is meticulously authored by Nicholas J McBride, offering an exhaustive exploration of legal principles underpinning torts. This sixth edition, published by Pearson on May 17, 2018, includes comprehensive coverage of key academic debates and literature, making it a valuable resource for both undergraduate and postgraduate students in law. The book is enriched with hypothetical case scenarios to facilitate practical understanding and critical discussion sections that delve into the nuances of tort law.

Updated to reflect recent developments, this edition covers significant case-law and legislative changes such as the expansion of vicarious liability in Mohamud v Wm Morrison Supermarkets, the interpretation of ‘defect’ under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 in Wilkes v Depuy International Ltd, the reinvigoration of tort law in Wilkinson v Downton through O (a child) v Rhodes, the recognition of a new tort for malicious institution of civil proceedings in Willers v Joyce, and efforts to reform the defense of illegality in Patel v Mirza.