Basic tort law : cases, statutes, and problems / Arthur Best, David W. Barnes.
Imprint
New York, NY : Aspen Publishers, 2010
Copies
Location
Call No.
Status
Male Library
KF1250 B427 2010
Available
Edition
3rd ed
Description
xxix, 912 p. ; 26 cm. + teacher's manual.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Introduction -- Intentional torts -- Negligence : the duty of reasonable care -- Proving breach -- Legal cause : cause-in-fact -- Limits on liability : duty and proximate cause -- Defenses -- Apportionment of damages -- Professionals -- Owners and occupiers of land -- Special duty rules -- Damages -- Traditional strict liability -- Products liability -- Trespass and nuisance -- Defamation -- Alternatives to litigation.
