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Tort Law: Principles in Practice - 4th Edition - James Underwood
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Tort Law: Principles in Practice 4th Edition James Underwood ISBN 9798894104980
Underwood’s Tort Law: Principles in Practice provides a user-friendly, engaging introduction to tort law for first-year students, balancing foundational theory with practical application. Designed to make torts accessible and thought-provoking, this casebook equips students with the tools they need to understand core doctrines, principles, and rules—and to see how they apply in real-world practice.
Each chapter, subsection, and case is framed with introductory text to guide student comprehension. The book includes pedagogical features such as text boxes, photographs, succinct problems for class discussion, sample pattern jury instructions, checklists, and end-of-chapter essay questions to reinforce learning.
New to the Fourth Edition
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Key new cases, including:
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A case analyzing vicarious liability for an employee’s intentional misconduct, addressing timely concerns such as clergy abuse
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Case law debating the use of hindsight evidence in design defect strict product liability claims
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U.S. v. Carroll Towing, the classic negligence case in which Judge Hand introduced his famous formula
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Revised notes and additional problems to improve readability and usability
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Continued emphasis on practical preparation for students entering legal practice
Benefits for Professors and Students
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A thoughtful blend of classic and contemporary cases
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Clear, easy-to-follow organization with topic headings
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Concise introductory text providing context for each section and case
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Focused notes following each case to engage students without overwhelming them
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Strategic problems throughout each section to encourage critical thinking
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Text boxes and photographs to illustrate and enhance understanding
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Sample pattern jury instructions to demonstrate how courts communicate the law to jurors
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Checklists for structured, analytical approaches to legal issues
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Perspective notes summarizing key takeaways at the end of each major section
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End-of-chapter essay questions to help students synthesize and apply their knowledge
Tort Law: Principles in Practice 4th Edition James Underwood ISBN 9798894104980, 979-8894104980 & 9798894104997
Author
James Underwood
Details
- ISBN
- 9798894104980
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Publisher
- Aspen Publishing
- Publication Date
- February 2026
Condition Guide
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Brand New + eBook
Brand new print copy plus the publisher's eBook and supplemental digital access, where offered.
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