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Tort Law

Autor Robert R. Cummins, Jim P. Cummins
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 30 iun 1998

This book provides an in-depth look at the basic principles of tort law. Each chapter presents fundamental principles, theories, rules, statutes, case law, and supporting commentary (from the "Restatement" and "Prosser"), and provides review questions and opportunities to "apply" the principles presented. Begins with an overview of the field of torts. Provides an in-depth analysis of negligence law, problems of proving negligence, and the defenses available. Considers issues and problems involved in the intentional torts. Covers special situations that arise from an injury to a person or property in a particular manner other than through negligence and intentional torts e.g., tort immunity, premises liability, nuisance, vicarious liability, product liability, and absolute liability. Paralegals and legal assistants. "

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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780136609940
ISBN-10: 0136609945
Pagini: 294
Dimensiuni: 254 x 204 x 17 mm
Greutate: 0.6 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Pearson
Locul publicării:Upper Saddle River, United States

Descriere

For courses in Torts, in Paralegal/Legal Assistant programs. Clear and concise — yet comprehensive and “hands-on” — this text provides an in-depth look at the basic principles of tort law. Each chapter presents fundamental principles, theories, rules, statutes, case law, and supporting commentary (from the Restatement and Prosser), and provides review questions and opportunities to apply the principles presented.

Cuprins



 1. Foundations of Tort Law.


 2. The Tort of Negligence.


 3. Proof of Negligence.


 4. Defenses to Negligence.


 5. Intentional Torts.


 6. Defenses to Intentional Torts.


 7. Immunity from Tort Liability.


 8. Premises Liability.


 9. Doctrine of Nuisance.


10. Vicarious Liability.


11. Product Liability.


12. Strict Liability.


Table of Cases Cited.


Table of Restatement Citations.


Glossary.


Index.

Caracteristici

  • Covers the major topics of tort law and presents them in an order that allows students to build on principles already learned. Pg.___
  • Begins with an overview of the field of torts. Pg.___
  • Provides an in-depth analysis of negligence law, problems of proving negligence, and the defenses available. Pg.___
  • Considers issues and problems involved in the intentional torts. Pg.___
  • Covers special situations that arise from an injury to a person or property in a particular manner other than through negligence and intentional torts — e.g., tort immunity, premises liability, nuisance, vicarious liability, product liability, and absolute liability. Pg.___
  • Selects case law, references to the Restatement (Second) of Torts, and comments from Prosser and Keeton on the Law of Torts to support and illustrate the major points. Pg.___
  • Includes a “Case in Point”in each chapter to illustrate how the principles covered have been applied by the courts. Pg.___
  • Features a “Focus Your Skills”section in each chapter to allow students to apply the principles learned to an amusing scenario. Pg.___
  • Each chapter includes:
    • An Epigram (quote) to stimulate discussion. Pg.___
    • A list of chapter topics. Pg.___
    • Chapter objectives. Pg.___
    • Marginal definitions of each legal term used. Pg.___
    • Chapter summary. Pg.___
    • Review questions. Pg.___