Written by the author of the best-selling Examples & Explanations
study guide for Civil Procedure, Examples & Explanations: The Law of
Torts, Fourth Edition, presents a succinct overview of Torts
with Joseph W. Glannon's famous combination of humor, wit, and penetrating
clarity. In addition to the highly effective Examples & Explanations
pedagogy, this E&E offers a three-chapter section on preparing for a
Torts exam.
Examples & Explanations: The Law of Torts, Fourth Edition,
features:
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three new chapters on intentional torts that balance strong
coverage of negligence:
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Protecting the Right of Possession: Trespass to Land
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Dueling Remedies: Trespass to Chattels and Conversion
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False Imprisonment: Protecting Freedom of Movement
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coverage that mirrors the content of most Torts courses -
intentional torts, negligence, causation, duty, damages, liability of
multiple defendants, and the effect of the plaintiff's conduct
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updated citations throughout the text that reflect the most
current law
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Taking a Torts Essay Exam, a three-chapter section that
includes guidance, tips, and sample exam questions and answers
With more balanced coverage of negligence and intentional Torts and
in-depth coverage of products liability, Examples & Explanations: The
Law of Torts, Fourth Edition, represents indispensable assistance to
many law students taking Torts. Joseph W. Glannon's introductory
exposition entertains as it teaches. His Examples & Explanations
give students the opportunity to test their knowledge and gain valuable
practice applying the law.
PART I: INTENTIONAL TORTS
Chapter 1. Fundamental Protections: The Tort of Battery
Chapter 2. The Action for Assault: A Tort Ahead of Its Time
Chapter 3. Protecting the Right of Possession: Trespass to Land
Chapter 4. Dueling Remedies: Trespass to Chattels and Conversion
Chapter 5. False Imprisonment: Protecting Freedom of Movement
Chapter 6. The Far Side of the Coin: Classic Defenses to International
Torts
PART II: THE CONCEPT OF NEGLIGENCE
Chapter 7. That Odious Character: The Reasonable Person
Chapter 8. Borrowing Standards of Care: Violation of Statute as
Negligence
Chapter 9. A Phrase in Latin: Res Ipsa Loquitur
Part III: The Causation Enigma
Chapter 10. Reconstructing History: Determining “Cause in Fact”
Chapter 11. Risks Reconsidered: Complex Issues in Establishing Factual
Cause
Chapter 12. Drawing a Line Somewhere: Proximate Cause
Part IV: The Duty Element
Chapter 13. The Elusive Element of Duty: Two Principles in Search of an
Exception
Chapter 14. Vicarious Displeasure: Claims for Indirect Infliction of
Emotional Distress and Loss of Consortium
Chapter 15. Caveat Actor: Strict Liability for Abnormally Dangerous
Activities
Chapter 16. Strict Products Liability: Basic Theories of Recovery
Chapter 17. More Products Liability: Common “Defenses” to Strict
Products Liability Claims
Part V: Damages for Personal Injury
Chapter 18. Personal Injury Damages: The Elements of Compensation
Chapter 19. Compensating Somebody: Wrongful Death and Survival Actions
Part VI: Interlude: Pleading a Personal Injury Case
Chapter 20. Some Legal Anatomy: Thinking Like a Tort Lawyer
Part VII: Liability of Multiple Defendants
Chapter 21. Joint and Several Liability: The Classic Rules
Chapter 22. Honor Among Thieves: Basic Principles of Contribution
Chapter 23. Please Pass the Liability: Respondeat Superior and
Nondelegable Duties
Part VIII: The Effect of Plaintiff's Conduct
Chapter 24. The Once and Future Defense: Assumption of the Risk
Chapter 25. Casting the Second Stone: Comparative Negligence
Chapter 26. The Fracturing of the Common Law: Loss Allocation in the
Comparative Negligence Era
Part IX: Taking a Torts Essay Exam
Chapter 27. The Pot at the End of the Rainbow: Analyzing Torts Issues on
an Essay Exam
Chapter 28. Dandelions in the Bluebook Garden: Six Classic Exam Writing
Mistakes
Chapter 29. Practice Makes Perfect: Examples and Explanations
Index
