Civil Law Cases and Materials on Tort Law

Author: Richard A. Epstein
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: The cases selected in this series are all significant, many of which hold great historical importance. The book excerpts key parts of the cases, including facts, judges' reasoning, and the basis for the decisions. It not only helps readers quickly grasp the main points of the cases but also saves time on cumbersome searches and reviewing the original cases. The book also includes statutes and related materials, making it an indispensable learning reference for readers who lack access to original U.S. legal materials. Richard A. Epstein is an outstanding legal expert in the field of tort law. He divides the complex tort law into two main parts: personal injury, mental injury, and non-personal injury, including: intentional harm, plaintiff's actions, joint defendants, strict liability and negligence, burden of proof, product liability, tort damages: defamation, privacy, economic damages, and tort prevention. The book combines real and classic cases, using concise language and rigorous logical analysis to demonstrate the process of case review and the reasoning behind the judgments, sparking deep thinking among readers and making the learning and application of legal knowledge vivid and engaging.