TABLE OF CONTENTS
MODULE 1
Historical background and general principles of tortuous
liability
Unit 1
Unit 1 General Introduction
Unit 2
An overview of the Law of torts
Unit 3 The Reception of the Law of Torts in Nigeria
Unit 4 The principles of liability in Tort
Unit 5 Other principles of liability in the Law of Tort
MODULE 2
Trespass
Unit 1
Trespass to the person: Assault
Unit 2
Battery
Unit 3
False imprisonment and intentional harm to the person
Unit 4
Trespass to chattels
Unit 5
Conversion
Unit 6
Detinue
MODULE 3
Negligence
Unit 1
Duty of care
Unit 2
Standard of care
Unit 3
Proof of negligence
Unit 4
Shock
Unit 5
Contributory negligence
MODULE 4
Defences in relation to torts
Unit 1
Volenti non fit injuria (Consent)
Unit 2
Exclusion clauses and consent
Unit 3
Mistake
Unit 4
Necessity
Unit 5
Limitation of actions
MODULE 5
Damages
Unit 1
General Introduction
Unit 2
Remoteness of damages
Unit 3
Assessment of damages
Unit 4 Occupier’s liability