Tort Law 1 – Overview: Duty of Care, Defences and Liability Types

In this episode of SQE1 Essentials, we dive into the key principles of Tort Law, a vital component of the SQE1 assessment.🌟 Topics covered:The four-stage structure of negligence: duty of care, breach, causation, and damageLimitations on claims for pure economic loss and psychiatric injuryDefences to tort claims: consent, contributory negligence, and illegalitySpecial categories of torts: occupiers' liability, product liability, private & public nuisanceVicarious liability and employer’s liability explainedWith practical illustrations and legal tests such as the Caparo three-stage test and Wagon Mound causation, this episode equips you with a clear map of tort law essentials.🧠 Designed for SQE1 candidates and law students looking to master the fundamentals.📲 Download the PASS SQE App or visit celetraining.com to access the full textbook and question bank.