The law of torts is a subject of primary importance in the study and practice of The common law in the USP regional countries. This book has been conceived as a basic text for students, particularly those reading for the LLB degree at the University of the South Pacific. Legal Practitioners will also find the book useful as a work of reference and, it will also be of interest to business executives, insurance agents, industrialists and journalists who require some knowledge of this most important area of the law. Contents include: Nature of liability for torts; Intentional interference with the person; Malicious prosecution; Negligence; Duty of care- economic loss; Duty of care- negligent misstatement; Duty of care- psychiatric illness; Breach of duty; Causation; Remoteness of damage; Defective premises: Occupiers liability; Employers" liability; Breach of statutory duty; Vicarious Liability; Trespass to land; Wrongful interference with goods; Nuisance; Escape of dangerous things from land Rylands v Fletcher; Liability for animals; Defective product liability; Defamation; Passing off; Defences; Remedies.