Tort law or damages liability is of growing concern for businesses, governments and individuals all over Europe. The liability rules in Europe, however, differ considerably. European Tort Law gives a quick and sound introduction into the various aspects of English, French, German and European Union tort law, written in a concise yet clear way. Many efficient cross-references, case studies, and examples enable the reader to quickly get to grips with the text, and the differences and commonalities between the three tort law systems.