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.............................................................................................................................ContentsPart I - General PrinciplesChapter 1 - The scope of damages A. Introductory B. The place of damages in the scheme of remedies C. The aims of the law of damages D. General and special damages Chapter 2 - Measures of damages A. Introduction B. Nominal damages C. Contemptuous damages D. Aggravated damages E. Punitive damages F. Gain-based damages Chapter 3 - Financial loss A. No claim except where, and to extent that, loss or damage suffered B. Financial loss: definition C. Asset losses D. Abstract financial losses E. Past and future loss F. Financial loss suffered by someone other than the claimant G. Financial loss suffered by claimant, but claimant unable to recover Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 H. Loss reckoned by the claimant's liability to a third party I. Loss suffered by and through a company J. Use to which claimant puts damages K. Loss: the burden of proof Chapter 4 - Damages for non-pecuniary loss A. Introduction B. Personal injuries: 'pain and suffering' C. Loss of amenity D. Bereavement E. Disappointment, distress, humiliation and loss of enjoyment F. Inconvenience G. Damage to reputation Chapter 5 - Avoided and avoidable loss A. Introduction B. Avoided loss C. Avoidable loss D. The effect of tax Chapter 6 - Remoteness of damage A. Introduction B. Breach of contract C. Tort Chapter 7 - Causation and damages A. Introduction B. The test of causation:'but-for' C. The problem of concurrent causes: joint and several liability D. Competing causes: overriding cause and 'novus actus intervenien E. The proof of causation F. Causation and loss of a chance Chapter 8 - Contributory negligence and contribution A. Contributory negligence B. The right to contribution in respect of damages Chapter 9 - The currency of the award A. Jurisdiction B. Which currency? C. Tort claims D. Breach of contract E. The effect of cross-claims F. Interest Chapter 10 - The award of interest A. Introduction B. The position at common law C. Interest under statute: Supreme Court Act 1981, s 35A D. Interest under statute: the late payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 E. Interest in Admiralty F. Bills of exchange G. Interest in arbitration cases H. Interest on judgments Chapter 11 - Effect of death, bankruptcy, assignment, etc A. Deceased persons B. Bankruptcy Part II - Damages Other than for Personal InjuryChapter 12 - Physical damage to land A. Introduction B. Measure of recovery: cost of reinstatement or diminution in value? C. Other measures of loss D. Betterment E. Consequential loss Chapter 13 - Trespass to land, nuisance and analogous torts A. Trespass to land B. Liability for damage done by straying livestock C. Nuisance D. 'Quasi-trespass' and 'quasi - nuisance': claims by reversioners E. Unlawful eviction: statutory liability Chapter 14 - Damage to chattels A. Introduction B. Chattels destroyed or lost C. Damage to chattels D. Damages for loss of use E. Damage or destruction: claimant with limited interest in goods Chapter 15 - Interference with goods A. Introduction B. Conversion C. Trespass to goods Chapter 16 - Wrongs to the person A. Introduction B. Assault and battery C. False imprisonment D. Malicious prosecution E. Other malicious abuse of process F. Harassment G. General matters Chapter 17 - Damages for misrepresentation A. Introduction B. Damages for negligent misrepresentation at common law C. Misrepresentation Act 1967, s 2(1) D. Misrepresentation Act 1967, s 2(2) E. Deceit Chapter 18 - Torts affecting reputation and privacy A. Introduction B. Defamation: libel, and slanders actionable per se C. Defamation: special rules for slanders not actionable per se D. Defamation: guidance to juries on the amount of damages E. Defamation: review of awards of damages F. Malicious falsehood G. Infringement of privacy Chapter 19 - Damages for breach of contract - general principles A. Introduction B. The prima facie measure: claimant to be put in position as if contract performed C. Different ways of measuring loss - the problem of the 'cost of cure' D. Loss to the claimant and gain to the defendant E. Expectation, reliance and other measures F. Penalties and liquidated damages Chapter 20 - Sale of goods A. Introduction B. Breach by the seller C. Breach by the buyer Chapter 21 - Contracts for the sale of land: covenants over freehold land A. Introduction B. Sale of land C. Covenants over freehold land Chapter 22 - Leases of land A. Introduction B. Failure to grant or accept a lease C. Breach of lessee's covenants during the lease D. Breach of lessor's covenants during the lease Chapter 23 - Carriage contracts A. Breach by the carrier B. Breach by cargo owner Chapter 24 - Agency relationships A. Introduction B. Breach by principal C. Breach by agent D. Liability between agent and third party Chapter 25 - Professional liability A. Generally B. Lawyers C. Surveyors and valuers D. Accountants and auditors E. Insurance brokers Chapter 26 - Miscellaneous torts and non-contractual liabilities A. Introduction B. The economic torts C. Misfeasance in public office D. Unlawful discrimination in the provision of goods and services E. Breaches of competition law F. Damages under the Human Rights Act 1998 Part III - Personal Injury DamagesChapter 27 - Personal injury damages A. Introduction B. Interim, provisional and non-lump-sum awards C. General principles in assessing damages Chapter 28 - Causation in personal injury cases A. General principles B. Medical negligence: some specific issues Chapter 29 - Assessment of damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenity A. General principles B. Specific issues relating to injuries of the greatest severity Chapter 30 - Specific personal injury damages A. Head and brain injuries B. Senses C. Chest and lungs D. Other internal organs E. Orthopaedic injuries Chapter 31 - Past and future loss A. Future loss: multipliers, multiplicands and the discount rate B. Loss of earnings claims C. Care, attendance and supervision claims D. Accommodation E. Other claims in cases of severe or catastrophic injuries F. Cost of managing the claimant's affairs: Court of Protection G. Interim and provisional awards Chapter 32 - Criminal injuries compensation A. Introduction B. The Old Scheme C. The 1996 Scheme D. The 20Scheme Chapter 33 - Fatal accident claims A. Introduction B. The Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1934: the estate's claim C. Dependency claims Chapter 34 - Supplementary matters A. Interim and provisional awards B. Structured settlements C. Interest D. Social security benefits: deduction and recoupment Index .............................................................................................................................Author DetailsSeries Editor - Andrew Grubb MA (Cantab), LLD (Lond), FmedSci Barrister, Professor of Medical Law and Head of Department Cardiff Law SchoolGeneral Editor - Andrew Tettenborn MA, LLB Barrister, Bracton Professor of Law in the University of ExeterContributors - David Wilby QC, MA (Cantab) of the Inner Temple, Barrister, a Recorder of the Crown Court Daniel Bennett BA (Oxon), LLM (Warwick) Barrister.............................................................................................................................
