Basic Tort Law: Cases, Statutes, and Problems, Third Edition

Arthur Best; David W. Barnes

ISBN 10: 0735594600 / ISBN 13: 9780735594609

Published by Aspen Publishers, 2010

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0735594600I3N00

Synopsis:

In this case book on US tort law, Best (law, U. of Denver) and Barnes (law, Seton Hall U.) incorporate many contemporary cases into the material, assuming that the language, facts, patterns, and issues involved will better capture the interest of law students today than an approach based exclusively on classic cases, although they have also sought to include "the best of the classic cases." They also provide a greater emphasis on statutory law than is traditional and thus supplement judicial opinions with statutes. Their commentary has been organized so as to distinguish it textually from cases and statutes, as well to functionally distinguish whether commentary is there to introduce doctrinal themes and issues or to provide a window into seminal legal scholarship, critical analysis, and theory. They incorporate problem exercises for analyzing the policy implications of tort doctrine, typically drawn from actual cases. Chapters are presented on intentional torts, negligence, proving breach, legal cause, limits on liability, defenses, apportionment of damages, professionals, owners and occupiers of land, special duty rules, damages, traditional strict liability, products liability, trespass and nuisance, defamation, and alternatives to litigation. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Bibliographic Details

Title: Basic Tort Law: Cases, Statutes, and ...
Publisher: Aspen Publishers
Publication Date: 2010
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 3rd Edition