Johnson, Vincent R.
Studies in American tort law
Vincent R. Johnson and Alan Gunn.
- 2nd ed.
- Durham, N.C. Carolina Academic Press ©1999.
- lxviii, 1044 pages illustrations 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages xlix-lxii) and index.
An overview of modern tort liability: intentional injury, failure to exercise care, and strict liability -- Basic intentional torts -- Defenses and privileges -- Damages -- Negligence: basic principles -- Proving negligence -- Factual causation -- Proximate causation -- Limited duty: failure to act -- Limited duty: negligent infliction of severe emotional distress -- Limited duty: alcohol-related injuries -- Torts involving conception, pregnancy, birth, and adoption -- Strict liability -- Products liability -- Defenses based on plaintiff's conduct -- Joint tortfeasors -- Immunities -- Statutes of limitation -- Interference with possession or use of land: trespass and nuisance -- Misrepresentation -- Defamation -- Invasion of privacy.
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