The Law of Torts

The Law of Torts
ISBN-10
0314253491
ISBN-13
9780314253491
Series
The Law of Torts
Category
Law / Torts
Pages
1737
Language
English
Published
2001
Publisher
West Group
Author
Dan B. Dobbs

Description

With 492 separate sections, this encyclopedic reference allows you to quickly and easily find answers. Tort topics developed in the last generation that receive expanded coverage include proportionate causation or loss of chance recoveries, abolition or partial abolition of joint and several liability, comparative fault apportionment, changes in strict products liability, Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) suit legislation, lawyer malpractice litigation, medical malpractice litigation with big changes in the world of managed care, the statute of limitations, civil rights claims for injury, and cases on a landowner's duty to protect entrants from attack by others.

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