Abraham's the Forms and Functions of Tort Law, an Analytical Primer on Cases and Concepts (Concepts and Insights Series)

Author: Kenneth S. Abraham
Published: April 2002
Publisher: Foundation Press, Incorporated
ISBN: 1587781867
Paperback Book
Number of Pages: 287

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This law school casebook provides explanations of every major tort case and analyzes their implications. Part of the University Casebook Series®, it includes selected cases designed to illustrate the development of a body of law on a particular subject. Text and explanatory materials designed for law study accompany the cases. This law school casebook provides explanations of every major tort case and analyzes their implications. Part of the University Casebook Series®, it includes selected cases designed to illustrate the development of a body of law on a particular subject. Text and explanatory materials designed for law study accompany the cases.

Table of ContentsThe Nature and Functions of Tort Law
Intentional Harms
The Negligence Standard
Proof of Negligence
Cause in Fact
Proximate Cause
Defenses Based on Plaintiff's Conduct
Strict Liability and Nuisance
Product Liability
Damages
Limited Duty
Tort Reform, Workers Compensation, and No-Fault systems
Reputational and Dignitary Harms: Defamation and Invasion of Privacy
Economic Harms: Misrepresntation and Interference with Actual or Prospective Contractual Advantage

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