Henderson, james A.,

The torts process / James A. Henderson, Jr., Richard N. Pearson, Douglas A. Kysar. - Eighth edition. - xxx, 1001 pages ; 26 cm. - Aspen casebook series. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. xxix-xxx) and index.

Introduction to the torts process : liability for harmful and offensive battery -- Actual causation -- Negligence : duty of care and proof of breach -- Negligence : proximate causation, special categories of nonrecovery, and defenses -- Trespass to land and nuisance -- Strict liability -- Products liability -- Damages -- The role of insurance in the torts process -- Compensation systems as alternatives to the system of tort liability based on fault -- Dignitary wrongs and intentional infliction of mental upset -- Defamation -- Invasion of privacy -- Commercial torts : misrepresentation and interference with business relations -- Global dimensions of tort law.

9781454806158 ( hbk. : alk. paper) RM676.40 145480615X ( hbk. : alk. paper)


Torts--United States--Cases.