Publisher's Synopsis
This 6th supplement to the 7th edition takes account of the changes and developments in the law of negligence since the last edition in 1977. This edition is kept up-to-date by annual supplements.;The supplement contains comments on the latest decisions including the "Herald of Free Enterprise" case, which recognized the condition of "post traumatic stress disorder" as relevant when deciding the quantum of damages. Reference is also made to leading articles on the important "D.& F.Estates" case.;The main concentration of this supplement is on the duty of care owed by professional persons, showing how that duty is being extended to cover a much wider range of situations.
