Overview
ESSENTIALS OF TORTS, Third Edition is a practical and relevant guide for the paralegal as well as for anyone preparing for a career in the field of law. Well-written, logical, and full of interesting material, this book focuses on paralegal roles in tort litigation while providing readers with a comprehensive overview of the law of torts. This condensed version of Statsky's TORTS: PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION, Fifth Edition, ESSENTIALS OF TORTS includes topics that are relevant for today's readers such as the Internet, terrorism, 9/11, and tort liability. Chapter objectives, margin definitions, review questions, and numerous exhibits are included in each chapter to clarify important concepts and reinforce difficult material.
Full Product Details
Author: William Statsky
Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint: Delmar Cengage Learning
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions:
Width: 21.80cm
, Height: 1.90cm
, Length: 27.70cm
Weight: 1.060kg
ISBN: 9781401879648
ISBN 10: 1401879640
Pages: 408
Publication Date: 24 May 2011
Audience:
College/higher education
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
1. Introduction to Tort Law and Practice. 2. Foreseeability In Tort Law. 3. Battery. 4. Assault. 5. False Imprisonment and False Arrest. 6. Misuse of Legal Proceedings. 7. Infliction of Emotional Distress. 8. Conversion and Trespass to Chattels. 9. Strict Liability. 10. Negligence: A Summary. 11. Negligence: Element I: Duty. 12. Negligence: Element II: Breach of Duty (Unreasonableness). 13. Negligence: Element III: Proximate Cause. 14. Negligence: Element IV: Damages. 15. Negligence: Defenses. 16. Products Liability. 17. Survival and Wrongful Death. 18. Torts Against and Within the Family. 19. Torts Connected with Land. 20. Defamation. 21. Invasion of Privacy. 22. Misrepresentation, Tortious Interference, and Other Torts. 23. Additional Tort Defenses. 24. Workers' Compensation. Appendix: Automobile Insurance. Glossary. Index.
Author Information
William Statsky has been is a member of the ethics committee and the advisory council for the National Federation of Paralegal Associations and a member of the Certifying Board of the National Association of Legal Assistants. He has taught at Columbia Law School, UCLA School of Law, Antioch School of Law and Thomas Edison State College and is the author of numerous groundbreaking legal textbooks for paralegals. He was a member of the transition team for then-President-Elect Ronald Reagan. Mr. Statsky holds a master of law degree (LL.M.) in urban affairs as well as a juris doctorate degree (J.D.).
