Winfield & Jolowicz on Tort (20th Edition)

Winfield & Jolowicz on Tort is one of the most respected and authoritative treatises on tort law. The Twentieth Edition provides a comprehensive and analytical examination of core tort principles including negligence, duty of care, breach, causation, remoteness of damage, nuisance, trespass, defamation, occupiers’ liability, vicarious liability, and economic torts.

The book combines doctrinal clarity with detailed discussion of leading judicial decisions, offering insight into the development and modern direction of tort law. It also examines remedies, damages assessment, and emerging areas of liability in commercial and personal injury contexts.

Published by Sweet & Maxwell, this edition reflects current case law and contemporary academic debate. It is widely relied upon by courts, senior advocates, arbitrators, and academic institutions. For practitioners handling civil litigation, professional negligence claims, and commercial disputes, this work serves as an essential reference providing authoritative guidance and structured legal analysis.