Overview

Whether you are confronted with multi-state tort litigation, have the opportunity to litigate a tort case in one of several states, or must initiate or defend a case in an unfamiliar jurisdiction, Tort Law Desk Reference quickly gives you the information you need about the tort laws of each state.

With succinct summaries of laws and citations to controlling statutes and case law, this indispensable guidebook answers vital questions about each stateand#8217;s tort laws, such as:

• Is the claim or lawsuit barred in the jurisdiction where it was filed?
• Does a and#8220;no-faultand#8221; statute limit the right to recovery?
• Do joint liability provisions require a minimally liable defendant to pay the entire judgment?
• If there is no breach of contract or breach of warranty claim, is a fraud and misrepresentation claim viable?
• Under what circumstances can a trespasser recover against a property owner?
• And much more

Youand#8217;ll be able to quickly determine available causes of action, realistic defenses, and permissible damages...and youand#8217;ll have at your fingertips current and leading citations necessary for more detailed research of specific issues.

No other resource simplifies the process for making critical tort litigation choices like Tort Law Desk Reference. Itand#8217;s the only single volume book that expertly digests the many significant provisions of every stateand#8217;s tort law in a clearly organized and uniform format. State-by-state, you get up-to-date coverage of statutes and case law covering

• and#8220;No-faultand#8221; limitations
• The standard for negligence
• Causation
• Res ipsa loquitur and ultra-hazardous activities
• Negligence per se
• Indemnity
• Bar of workersand#8217; compensation statute
• Premises liability
• Dram shop liability
• Economic loss
• Fraud and misrepresentation
• Wrongful death
• Attorneyand#8217;s fees

Full Product Details

Author:   Morton F Daller Editor-In-Chief
Publisher:   Aspen Publishers
Imprint:   Aspen Publishers
ISBN:  

9781454872474

ISBN 10:   1454872470
Pages:   1305
Publication Date:   12 May 2016
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Not yet available  
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