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Tort and Contract Law for Paralegals, 3rd Edition
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Tort and Contract Law for Paralegals, 3rd Edition

Carolyn MacLean, Alex Colangelo
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Tort and Contract Law for Paralegals, 3rd Edition provides a practical and up-to-date introduction to the fundamental elements of torts and contracts to Ontario paralegals. Readers will learn to determine whether a tort has been committed, a legal contract has been formed, or an existing contract has been breached. 

Part I addresses major types of torts—specifically, intentional torts, negligence, strict liability, and vicarious liability. Part II examines the elements of a contract, defects, methods of discharge, breach of contract, and remedies for breach of contract.  

Updated to reflect the latest case law and legislation, the third edition includes increased discussion of special classes of negligence, alternative schemes, additional contract terms, e-commerce, and more. It also features new “You Be the Judge” highlight boxes, updated fact scenarios, and case studies, that prompt students to apply their knowledge of key concepts and test their comprehension.

Supplemented with real-world examples, helpful figures, and an online component for students, this essential overview provides readers with the cohesive and applied understanding of Canadian civil law vital to the work of all practising paralegals.

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ISBN
978-1-77462-173-8
Page Count
404
Publisher
Emond Publishing
Publication Date
February 2023
Status
Available
Subjects
Contracts and Remedies; Tort Law
Tags
Higher Education Paralegal Law Clerk and Legal Assistant

  • New “You Be the Judge” scenarios.

  • New and updated “Case-in-Point” Boxes, highlighting real cases and decisions.

  • Increased discussion of e-commerce and related Acts.

  • Additional fact scenarios and accompanying discussion questions.

  • “Practice Tip” and “Law in Practice” sections that provide readers with lessons from years’ worth of experience.

  • New digital student supplements, containing interactive videos and flashcards.

  • Revised end-of chapter exercises and review questions tied to the scope of paralegal practice.

  • Updated charts, figures, and tables throughout for quick guidance.

Part I: Tort Law
Chapter 1: Introduction to Torts
Chapter 2: Intentional Torts: Personal and Property Torts
Chapter 3: Intentional Torts: Business Torts
Chapter 4: Defences to Intentional Torts
Chapter 5: Introduction to Negligence
Chapter 6: Defences to Negligence and Limits on Liability
Chapter 7: Subcategories of Negligence
Chapter 8: Strict Liability, Vicarious Liability, Insurance, and Remedies

Part II: Contract Law
Chapter 9: Introduction to the Law of Contracts
Chapter 10: Formation of a Contract
Chapter 11: Legality and Formalities of a Contract
Chapter 12: Capacity to Contract
Chapter 13: Contract Interpretation
Chapter 14: Contractual Defects
Chapter 15: Discharge and Frustration
Chapter 16: E-Commerce, Implied Terms, and Related Legislation
Chapter 17: Breach of Contract and Legal Remedies for Breach of Contract
Appendix: Sample Contract

Glossary 
Table of Cases
Index

  • Instructor's Guide

  • PowerPoint Presentations

  • Test Bank

  • Interactive Videos (see under “For Students”)
     

For free instructor resources, please contact instructor support.

The third edition of Tort and Contract Law for Paralegals comes with a package of digital student resources: 

  • An interactive video scenario on the topic of tort law

  • An interactive video scenario on the topic of contract law 

  • A set of flashcards with glossary terms and definitions.

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Chapter 1: Introduction to Torts

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