The Law of Torts in Singapore, 2nd Edition by Gary Chan Kok Yew

Tort law has evolved rapidly since the first edition of this book was published in 2011. New torts have emerged, existing ones have been redefined, and important clarifications have been made regarding the scope of specific torts and doctrines. These developments are detailed in this second edition, with notable cases including See Toh Siew Kee v Ho Ah Lam Ferrocement (Pte) Ltd (occupiers’ liability), Anwar Patrick Adrian v Ng Chong & Hue LLC and AEL v Cheo Yeoh & Associates LLC (solicitor’s duty of care), EFT Holding, Inc v Marinteknik Shipbuilders (S) Pte Ltd (unlawful means conspiracy), and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (Publ), Singapore Branch v Asia Pacific Breweries (Singapore) Pte Ltd (vicarious liability). The book also examines the scope and impact of new statutory torts introduced by the Protection from Harassment Act and Community Disputes Resolution Act 2015. As in the previous edition, a comparative perspective is provided by considering relevant developments in other leading Commonwealth jurisdictions.

Table of Contents of The Law of Torts in Singapore, 2nd Edition

1.    Chapter 1 – Introduction to Law of Torts
2.    Chapter 2 – Intentional Torts to the Person
3.    Chapter 3 – Tort of Negligence: Overview and General Duty of Care
4.    Chapter 4 – Duty of Care: Ordinary Duties, Special Scenarios and Parties
5.    Chapter 5 – Duty of Care: Contractual and Statutory Frameworks
6.    Chapter 6 – Tort of Negligence: Breach of Duty
7.    Chapter 7 – Tort of Negligence: Damage
8.    Chapter 8 – Tort of Negligence: Defences
9.    Chapter 9 – Breach of Statutory Duty
10.    Chapter 10 – Interference with Land
11.    Chapter 11 – Interference with Goods
12.    Chapter 12 – Tort of Defamation: Establishing a Prima Facie Case
13.    Chapter 13 – Tort of Defamation: Defences and Remedies
14.    Chapter 14 – False Representations
15.    Chapter 15 – Economic Torts
16.    Chapter 16 – Protection of Privacy Interests in Tort
17.    Chapter 17 – Abuse of Process and Power: Malicious Prosecution and Misfeasance in Public Office
18.    Chapter 18 – Parties, Joint Torts and Personal Liability for Torts
19.    Chapter 19 – Vicarious Liability
20.    Chapter 20 – Remedies in Tort

About the Author of The Law of Torts in Singapore, 2nd Edition:

Gary Chan is an Associate Professor of Law at Singapore Management University. He holds an LLB (Honours) from the National University of Singapore and an LLM from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Philosophy from the University of London and a Master of Arts in Southeast Asian Studies from the National University of Singapore. Gary has published extensively in various local and international journals on topics such as torts, legal systems, and ethics. He has also co-edited "Ethics and Social Responsibility: Asian and Western Perspectives" and "The Legal System of Singapore: Institutions, Principles and Practices."