Tort Law

Sommario

 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.

Riassunto

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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Jim Cummins
• Editore: Pearson Academic
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.01.1998
• EAN: 9780136609940
• ISBN: 978-0-13-660994-0
• Pagine: 294
• Peso: 850 g
• Serie: Prentice Hall; Prentice Hall
• Categoria: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Diritto > Diritto penale, diritto processuale penale, criminologia