Basic Tort Law Cases, Statutes, and Problems

If you want to have a solid foundation in the doctrine, theory, and applications of tort law when you complete your course, this accessible coursebook deserves your careful consideration. Basic Tort Law: Cases, Statutes, and Problems presents a clear, explicit review of content, excellent case selection, and memorable, class-tested problems. This concise, practical casebook was written with the needs of both instructors and students in mind: The expert authors draw on their years of experience; Arthur Best is the author of the enormously successful Examples & Explanations study guide on Evidence clear, direct text introduces cases and explains important concepts; nothing is hidden from the student a balanced presentation of modern and classic cases includes Vaughan v. Menlove (standard of care), Vincent v. Lake Erie Transportation Co., (the doctrine of 'incomplete privilege'), and Greenman v. Yuba Power (product liability) appealing and memorable problems based on actual reported cases reinforce understanding and build analytical skills the book is distinctly contemporary, reflecting the most current thinking on key issues ample background information places cases and statutes in context accessible notes highlight key issues, alternative perspectives, and basic theoryBest, Arthur is the author of 'Basic Tort Law Cases, Statutes, and Problems', published 0009 under ISBN 9780735526105 and ISBN 0735526109.