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ISBN-10: 0136609945
ISBN-13: 9780136609940
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 1999
Format: Paper; 294 pp
Published: 06/25/1998
Suggested retail price: $95.40
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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.
- 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.___
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A list of chapter topics. Pg.___
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Marginal definitions of each legal term used. Pg.___
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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.
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© 2004 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131131826 | ISBN-13: 9780131131828
URL: http://www.prenhall.com/legal_studies - VersusLaw Access Card
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ISBN-10: 0131185144 | ISBN-13: 9780131185142
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