TORTZ Volume 1: A Study of American Tort Law (Chapters 1 to 8) (2024 ed.)

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. 2024 edition. This is volume 1 of 2 for a two-semester study.

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

JEL Classification: K13, K41