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Cases and Materials on Torts 5th Edition Robertson

 ISBN 9781634608671

Organized along traditional doctrinal lines, this casebook provides students with a clear and practical understanding of how tort law operates in the real-world context of litigation and settlement. Designed to reflect the flow of actual tort disputes, the book teaches students not only substantive doctrine but also how tort law functions to resolve conflicts in trial courts and through negotiation.

The structure of the casebook is flexible, allowing instructors to begin either with intentional torts or with negligence, depending on their preferred course design. The opening chapter introduces students to the procedural framework of tort litigation, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of substantive rules. Chapter Two offers a concise and accessible overview of intentional torts and their defenses, while Chapter Three provides a focused introduction to negligence, beginning with the essential concept of breach of duty and substandard conduct.

From there, the book proceeds logically through the key elements of negligence, including causation and damages, before turning to core defenses to liability and the complexities of multiparty litigation. The final chapters cover specialized areas of tort law, such as medical malpractice, strict liability under the common law, products liability, and nuisance.

Throughout, the casebook emphasizes how tort doctrine is applied in practice, providing students with the tools they need to understand legal principles, analyze real-world disputes, and anticipate litigation strategies. Whether used in a one-semester or two-semester course, this casebook equips students with a thorough grounding in tort law and prepares them to think like practicing lawyers.

Cases and Materials on Torts 5th Edition Robertson
ISBN 9781634608671