Torts in a Nutshell

by Edward J. Kionka

This Nutshell provides a comprehensive explanation of the basic principles and rules of American tort law as it exists today. This Nutshell has been used for over twenty-five years by law students, law graduates preparing for the bar exam, and others seeking an overview of tort topics. Coverage includes intentional torts and defenses, negligence and its defenses, strict liability, special liability rules for particular activities (such as landowners’ liability, products liability, employers, employees, and contractors, and others), damages, the relation between tort and contract, immunities, survival and wrongful death, defamation, privacy, and misrepresentation. The introductory chapter provides background on the definitional dilemma; functions, goals and justifications of tort law; the evolution of tort law; and the roles of judges and juries. Citations to the Restatement of Torts are included. Discussions frequently include not only the rule but also its! rationale for a clearer understanding and to aid memory.

Genres: Law, Legal, Nonfiction

515 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Landy Liu · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy and interesting to read!

[Noodle]

I've read this book and am re-reading it to prepare for the baby bar. It's good for me because it starts with concepts and builds upon them which is better for me than wrote memorization like the Gilbert's Law Summaries which are also very usefull. Of course not a primary source of information, as per the books intro.