Tort Law · Fourth Edition

Tort Law: Principles in Practice - Fourth Edition - James Underwood

Name: Tort Law: Principles in Practice - Fourth Edition - James Underwood
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Author: James Underwood

by James Underwood

ISBN: 9798894104980
Publisher: Aspen Publishing
Edition: Fourth Edition

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Tort Law: Principles in Practice Fourth 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

Key new cases, including:
- A case analyzing vicarious liability for an employee’s intentional misconduct, addressing timely concerns such as clergy abuse
- Case law debating the use of hindsight evidence in design defect strict product liability claims
- U.S. v. Carroll Towing, the classic negligence case in which Judge Hand introduced his famous formula
Revised notes and additional problems to improve readability and usability
Continued emphasis on practical preparation for students entering legal practice

Benefits for Professors and Students

A thoughtful blend of classic and contemporary cases
Clear, easy-to-follow organization with topic headings
Concise introductory text providing context for each section and case
Focused notes following each case to engage students without overwhelming them
Strategic problems throughout each section to encourage critical thinking
Text boxes and photographs to illustrate and enhance understanding
Sample pattern jury instructions to demonstrate how courts communicate the law to jurors
Checklists for structured, analytical approaches to legal issues
Perspective notes summarizing key takeaways at the end of each major section
End-of-chapter essay questions to help students synthesize and apply their knowledge

Tort Law: Principles in Practice 2026 Fourth Edition James Underwood
ISBN: 9798894104980, 979-8894104980, 979-8-8941-0498-0, 979-8-89410-498-0

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