TORTZ Volume 1: A Study of American Tort Law (Chapters 1 to 8)

Abstract

This textbook represents a survey study of American tort law suitable to American 1L students and foreign law students. Chapters cover: (1) introduction, (2) intentional torts, (3) defenses to intentional torts, (4) negligence, (5) defenses to negligence, (6) subjective standards, (7) strict liability, and (8) necessity. The pedagogy is inspired by the teachings of Professor Emeritus Marshall S. Shapo. This is volume 1 of 2 for a two-semester study; volume 2 is forthcoming in 2024.

Keywords: torts, litigation, negligence, strict liability, civil liability, legal education

JEL Classification: K13, K41