Introduction to Chinese Torts Law（Tsinghua Chinese Law Series）

　　An Introduction to Chinese Torts Law provides comprehensive and in-depth study and analysis of Chinese torts law and system. It is primarily based on the newly adopted Tort Liabilities Law of China （2009） and examines the basic pninciples and rules in Chinese torts regime. It is designed to offer concise and analytical review of tort theories and practices in China and to enhance understanding of Chinese law of torts as well as Chinese legal system in general. The book is organized in the way to help better comprehend the conceptual grounds and practical significance of torts law in China.With a focus on the black letter rules and their applications， and an effort to thoroughly address pressing issues and controversies facing Chinese tort legislation and judicial practice， the book intends to be suitable to both law school students and practitioners. It follows the legislative structures of， and covers subjects in the same order as provided in， the Torts Liabilities Law. It also contains comparative analysis in an attempt to differentiate Chinese "characteristics" from those of other countries .

　　张默，Professor of Law， Temple University Beasley School of Law; Specially Invited PYofessor of Law， Tsinghua University School of Law; LL.B and LL.M， China University of Political Science & Law; LL.M， University of Michigan; SJD， University of Pennsylvania; member of Maryland Bar （inactive） and New York Bar; Teaching areas： Conflict of Laws， Contract， International Business Transactions， International Civil Litigation， and Chinese Law; Publications： Chinese Contract Law - Theory and Practice （Brill 2006）， and numerous articles in both American law reviews and Chinese law journals in the fields of Conflict of Laws and Chinese Law.

Introduction
1.Torts in Chinese Legal History
2.Issues Facing the Torts Legislation
3.Basic Structure of the Torts Law
Part One Torts in General
Chapter 1 Torts andlts Determination
1.Concept of Torts
a.Definition
b.Right of Claim
c.Concurrent Liability
2.Determination of Tort
a.Conduct
b.Damages
c.Causation
3.Functions ofthe Torts Law
4.Coverage of the Torts Law
Chapter 2 Liability Basis and Imputation
1.General Principle ofFault
a Definition of Fault
b.Burden of Proof
2.Presumption ofFault
3.Liability Without Fault
4.Faimess Principle
Chapter 3 MultipleTortfeasorsandLiabilityAllocation
1.Joint Tort
a.Joint Conduct
b.Join Danger
c.Joint Cause
2.Joint Tort Liability
Chapter 4 PeculiarTortfeasors and Liability
1.Special Relationship Tortfeasors
a Guardianship and Employment
b.Other Tortfeasors
2.Capacity-Impeded Tortfeasors
a.Causes of Capacity Impediment
b.Principle of Faimess in Compensation
3.Intemet Related Tortfeasors
a Intemet Related Torts
b.Liability Rules
Chapter 5 Defenses to Tort Liability
1.Concurrent Fault of Plaintiff: Fault Offset Rule
2.Intentional Conduct of Plaintiff: Liability Exemption Rule
3.Act of Third Party : Non Joint Tortfeasor Rule
4.Force Majeure: Statutory Excuse
5.Self Defense: Justified Defense
6.Necessity: Rule of Emergency
Chapter 6 Mechanism of Tort Liability Assumption and Remedies
1 .Liability Assumption and Principles
2.Forms of Remedy
a Cessation of Infringement
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Part Two SpeciaITorts
Appendix Tort Liability Law of the People's Republic of China
Index