 | Tort Law Fourth Edition
Author: Dr. Linda L. Edwards, Esq.; J. Stanley Edwards, J.D.; Patricia Kirtley Wells, J.D.
ISBN #: 1428318496
©2009 Publish Date: 08/05/2008
Binding: HB
Pages: 720
Publisher: Cengage Learning Price: $320.95 |
Description: Tort Law, fourth edition balances academic principles of tort law and practical coverage of skills necessary for the paralegal. The book offers fundamental tort law concepts, and real world, practical skills in an engaging, easy to read book. Each chapter contains valuable "Practice Pointers" that introduce students to such skills as drafting pleadings, preparing medical authorization requests, documenting damages, writing FOIA letters, and assembling trial exhibits. Placing an emphasis on skill building, the student is provided numerous opportunities to apply the concepts learned in the "Putting It Into Practice" section in each chapter. Using the Internet as a key student resource, Tort Law, 4th edition now includes relevant legal Web sites, in the "Net News" and "Local Links" sections, to acquaint students with sample documents, provide links to federal or state agencies and to showcase stimulating articles to keep students up to date on exciting developments in tort law. Product Benefits: - "Putting It Into Practice" exercises, review questions, and practice exams require students to apply key concepts and test their understanding of materials
- "Tort Teasers" challenge students to discuss the variables of a case and consider a variety of potential resolutions
- "Practice Pointers" and "Practical Ponderables" introduce practical skills, such as drafting pleadings, documenting damages, writing FOIA letters, and assembling trial exhibits
- "Local Links", "Internet Inquires", and "Net News" connect students with rules and practices unique to their jurisdiction, and acquaint students with useful online legal resources and information about Tort Law
- CD-ROM with additional study material
- Updated cases with complete text
- Restructured internet sites in NetNews and Local Links
- Revised and modernized to discuss the latest developments in tort law
Table of Contents: 1: Overview of Tort Law.
2: Overview of a Tort Case.
3: Intentional Torts.
4: Negligence: Duty.
5: Negligence: Breach of Duty.
6: Negligence: Causation.
7: Negligence: Damages.
8: Negligence: Defenses.
9: Malpractice.
10: Misrepresentation, Nuisance, and Other Torts.
11: Strict Liability.
12: Product Liability.
13: Defamation and Related Torts.
14: Vicarious Liability.
15: Joint Liability.
16: Tort Reform.
17: Automobile Insurance.
18: Bad Faith.
19: Workers' Compensation. |
