Focusing on European Tort Law, this work provides insight into the differences and commonalities between the tort law systems of various European jurisdictions, bringing together national tort law, comparative law, Community law and human rights law. It shows how national and European rules are applied in a number of categories.

The second part (Requirements of Liability) analyzes and compares the requirements for liability in the various tort law systems: protected interests, intention and negligence, breach of statutory duty, stricter rules of liability, causation, damage, damages, and contributory negligence. The final part (Categories of Liability) also assumes a comparative and supranational point of view. It shows how national and European rules are applied in a number of categories, such as liability of public bodies, liability for defective products, motor vehicles, employees, children, premises and highways, and for environmental damage. The book is written in a concise yet clear style. Brief accounts of numerous cases elucidate the breadth and depth of European tort law.

I SYSTEMS OF LIABILITY
1. Introduction
2. Europe
3. France
4. Germany
5. England
6. Ius Commune
II REQUIREMENTS OF LIABILITY
7. Protected Interests
8. Intention and Negligence
9. Violation of a Statutory Rule
10. Strict Liability
11. Causation
12. Damage and Damages
III CATEGORIES OF LIABILITY
13. Introduction
14. Liability for Movable Objects
15. Liability for Immovable Objects
16. Liability for Other Persons
17. Liability in Emergency Cases
18. Liability of Public Authorities