학술논문

Torts: Wilkinson v Downton: a final curtain call for an old favourite?
Document Type
Journal Article
Author
Source
Law Teach. 2007, 41(1), 102-108
Subject
Intentional torts
Mental distress
Sexual abuse
Wilfully causing suffering
Torts
Language
English
ISSN
0306-9400
Abstract
Comments on the Queen's Bench Division decision in C v D on whether a teacher could be found liable for the tort of intentionally causing mental distress, applying the principles of the Queen's Bench Division judgment in Wilkinson v Downton, after he sexually abused a pupil.