Authors: Neal R. Bevans
ISBN-13: 9780735558373, ISBN-10: 073555837X
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Law & Business
Date Published: December 2006
Edition: 2nd Edition
This introductory textbook combines detailed discussions of tort law with real-world examples of the paralegal's daily work. A single hypothetical case is also developed throughout the book, providing narrative continuity while illustrating key points. Chapters concentrate on topics like intentional torts, defenses to intentional torts, negligence, duty, breach of duty, proximate cause, damages, defenses to negligence, strict liability and product liability, defamation, malpractice, insurance, and fraud. Bevans teaches at Western Piedmont Community College. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Preface | ||
Acknowledgments | ||
Ch. 1 | An Introduction to Tort Law | 1 |
I | Introduction to a Torts Case | 1 |
II | Tort Law Compared to Other Forms of Law | 4 |
III | Tort Law Compared to Other Areas of Law | 7 |
IV | A Short History of Tort Law | 8 |
V | Bringing a Tort Case | 10 |
VI | Discovery in Civil Cases | 12 |
VII | The Trial of a Civil Case | 14 |
VIII | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 17 |
IX | Appeals | 18 |
Ch. 2 | Intentional Torts | 29 |
Ch. 3 | Defenses to Intentional Torts | 59 |
Ch. 4 | Introduction to Negligence | 87 |
Ch. 5 | Duty | 115 |
Ch. 6 | Breach of Duty under Negligence Law | 143 |
Ch. 7 | Proximate Cause | 167 |
Ch. 8 | Damages | 197 |
Ch. 9 | Defenses to Negligence | 227 |
Ch. 10 | Strict Liability and Products Liability | 259 |
Ch. 11 | Defamation | 293 |
Ch. 12 | Malpractice | 323 |
Ch. 13 | Insurance | 357 |
Ch. 14 | Fraud, Misrepresentation, and Business Torts | 387 |
App. A: Client Material/Documents | 421 | |
App. B: Correspondence | 425 | |
App. C: Pleading | 427 | |
App. D: Discovery | 435 | |
App. E: Medical | 444 | |
Glossary | 447 | |
Index | 451 |