Author : David Robertson
Publisher : West Academic Publishing
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 19,17 MB
Release : 2016-06-13
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ISBN : 9781634608954
Book Description
Organized along traditional doctrinal lines, Robertson, Powers, Anderson and Wellbornâe(tm)s Cases and Materials on Torts teaches students how tort law works to resolve disputes in the real world of litigation and settlement negotiations. The bookâe(tm)s first three chapters allow teachers to start with intentional torts or with negligence by providing: An overview of trial court procedure in tort cases A concise treatment of intentional torts and defenses An introduction to negligence law with a streamlined treatment of the core breach-of-duty/substandard conduct concept Subsequent chapters treat the remainder of the prima facie case in negligence, the principal defenses to negligence liability, and some of the basic concepts entailed in multiparty litigation. The bookâe(tm)s concluding chapters offer basic coverage of medical malpractice, common law strict liability, products liability, and nuisance. With CasebookPlus youâe(tm)ll receive a print book, lifetime digital access to a downloadable eBook, 12-month online access to self-assessment quizzes tied to the casebook, leading study aids, Gilbert® Law Dictionary and an outline starter.eBook and Learning Library - Lifetime digital access to a downloadable eBook, 12-month online access to self-assessment quizzes tied to the casebook, leading study aids, Gilbert® Law Dictionary and an outline starter. Learning Library - 12-month online access to self-assessment quizzes tied to the casebook, leading study aids, Gilbert® Law Dictionary and an outline starter.