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Introductory Materials
The Forms and Functions of Tort Law by Kenneth Abraham
The perfect accompaniment to any torts casebook, this text covers all the major cases and issues in a standard torts course. The text addresses cases and analyzes their implications, presenting the law of torts within a curricular context and covering the materials that law students are likely to encounter in a variety of courses. Used successfully by law students for over three decades, this straightforward, readable text addresses both rules and policy, and presents topics in a way that helps students effectively grapple with issues. Since each chapter stands on its own, the book is ideal as a classroom text, as well as for self-directed reading by students.
Publication Date: 2022
Hornbook on Torts by Dan Dobbs; Paul Hayden; Ellen Bublick
This single-volume hornbook provides a comprehensive overview of tort and injury law. The book covers all of the major topics in tort law. Topics include liability for physical injuries, as well as emotional, dignitary, and economic harms. This newly-updated edition includes citations to hundreds of cases and statutes decided over the last decade, as well as references to the Restatement (Third) of Torts.
Publication Date: 2015
Principles of Tort Law by Shapo, Marshall S.
This edition provides a wealth of new material drawn from summaries of and quotations from scholarly books and articles and case law. The subjects of this new material are rich in their range of topics.
Publication Date: 2016
In-Depth Materials
Mass Torts in the United States by Andrew Scholz; Courtney Ward-Reichard
"The American Bar Association's Mass Tort Litigation Committee is proud to present this extensive work on so many of the critical aspects of litigation in this area. This book is intended to be insightful and practical, and will serve as an excellent resource on strategies for prosecuting and defending mass tort litigation. From class certifications and use of MDLs to discovery and experts; from emerging damage theories and related defenses to the conduct of trials, appeals and the formulation of exit strategies and settlements, this work will be highly instructive. We are grateful for the tireless efforts of all those distinguished lawyers who contributed to this superb book. Arvin Maskin Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP Former Co-Chair, ABA Committee on Mass Tort Litigation"-- Provided by publisher
Publication Date: 2021
Toxic Torts in a Nutshell by Jean Eggen
This work introduces the study of toxic torts and identifies the theories of liability related to both toxic products and environmental pollution. It also covers special defendants, such as employers, governmental entities, and government contractors; workers’ compensation; insurance coverage issues; key defenses such as statutes of limitations and preemption; causation and scientific evidence; and new theories of injury and damages. A chapter examines regulation of hazardous releases into the environment under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). The work also addresses mass toxic torts and the procedural issues that accompany them. Substantial updates include liability for “take-home” toxins; sovereign immunity under the Federal Tort Claims Act and the government contractor defense; preemption of generic drug claims; and the any-exposure theory of causation.
Publication Date: 2023
Restatement of the Law - Torts by The American Law Institute (ALI)
Each Restatement or Principles topic is updated by an annual gathering of short synopses of judicial rulings or decisions in which the court has explicitly employed the Restatement or Principles in its decision making. Whether followed, followed in part, criticized, or rejected, the Restatements and Principles are widely cited, ignored at peril. These annual compilations of case annotations are useful in determining the scope and value of Restatement and Principles formulations.
Publication Date: 2021
Dobbs' Law of Torts
Provides authoritative, comprehensive, up-to-date discussion and analysis of the legal principles and rules governing tort law. The authors address changes in tort law and offer thousands of citations to cases decided or writings.
Publication Date: 2021
High Court Cases Summaries on Torts (Keyed to Prosser, Wade, Schwartz, Partlett, Cardi, and Lahav, 15th) by Editorial Staff, Publisher's
This title contains briefs for each major case in Schwartz, Partlett, Cardi, and Lahav's casebook on Torts. These briefs will help you identify, understand, and absorb the core knowledge points from each case. They are followed by legal analysis, providing contextual background about each case, and connecting the case to the broader concepts developed throughout the casebook. This title also supplies case vocabulary, with definitions of new or unusual legal words found throughout the cases.
Publication Date: 2024
Massachusetts Materials
Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Torts: Liability And Litigation (MCLE) by Norman J. Fine
Supplements to 2020. n one comprehensive source, Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Torts provides insights from experienced practitioners about common and not-so-common issues faced in typical car accident claims. In addition, it helps keep you up-to-date with the constantly changing developments and body of case law in the fields of insurance, personal injury and auto tort law.
Publication Date: 2019
Massachusetts Tort Law Manual
Provides practical guidance on spotting the issues, building a case or a defense, and buttressing your client's position with case law that is both on point and compelling.
Publication Date: 2024
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The Forms and Functions of Tort Law by
The perfect accompaniment to any torts casebook, this text covers all the major cases and issues in a standard torts course. The text addresses cases and analyzes their implications, presenting the law of torts within a curricular context and covering the materials that law students are likely to encounter in a variety of courses. Used successfully by law students for over three decades, this straightforward, readable text addresses both rules and policy, and presents topics in a way that helps students effectively grapple with issues. Since each chapter stands on its own, the book is ideal as a classroom text, as well as for self-directed reading by students.
Hornbook on Torts by
This single-volume hornbook provides a comprehensive overview of tort and injury law. The book covers all of the major topics in tort law. Topics include liability for physical injuries, as well as emotional, dignitary, and economic harms. This newly-updated edition includes citations to hundreds of cases and statutes decided over the last decade, as well as references to the Restatement (Third) of Torts.
Principles of Tort Law by
This edition provides a wealth of new material drawn from summaries of and quotations from scholarly books and articles and case law. The subjects of this new material are rich in their range of topics.
Mass Torts in the United States by
"The American Bar Association's Mass Tort Litigation Committee is proud to present this extensive work on so many of the critical aspects of litigation in this area. This book is intended to be insightful and practical, and will serve as an excellent resource on strategies for prosecuting and defending mass tort litigation. From class certifications and use of MDLs to discovery and experts; from emerging damage theories and related defenses to the conduct of trials, appeals and the formulation of exit strategies and settlements, this work will be highly instructive. We are grateful for the tireless efforts of all those distinguished lawyers who contributed to this superb book. Arvin Maskin Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP Former Co-Chair, ABA Committee on Mass Tort Litigation"-- Provided by publisher
