About the Book

Basic Tort Law: Cases, Statutes, and Problems

Third Edition

Arthur Best
University of Denver

David W. Barnes
Seton Hall

2010. ISBN: 978-0-7355-9460-9. 928 pages. With Teacher's Manual.

A “new gen” Torts book that doesn’t hide the ball from students; has well-articulated, class-tested pedagogy; and is relatively short.

Features:

Concise, practical, accessible casebook that’s user-friendly for students and teachers alike
Authors bring years of experience teaching and writing about Torts; Best is author of the highly successful E&E in Evidence
Clear, direct text introduces cases and explains important concepts
A balance of modern and classic torts cases, including:
- Vaughan v. Menlove (on standard of care)
- Vincent v. Lake Erie Transportation Co. (on doctrine of “incomplete privilege”)
- Greenman v. Yuba Power (on product liability)
Appealing, memorable problems based on actual reported cases reinforce understanding and build analytical skills
Contemporary conception and content—the most current thinking on key issues
Ample background information places cases and statutes in context
Two types of note material: introductory and transitional notes that promote close attention to each case, and “Perspective” notes that explore a range of viewpoints on tort law
Comprehensive Teacher’s Manual includes sample syllabi and guidance for structuring 4- and 6-credit courses, detailed suggestions for presenting/preparing cases and materials for class, and answers and analysis to all problems and questions raised in the book

New to the Third Edition:

Updated throughout, including statutory material and references to the Restatement (Third) of Torts
New cases on the revised approach to duty and proximate cause adopted in the Restatement (Third) of Torts
Expanded legal malpractice coverage, worthwhile for its torts content and also of particular interest to professors who wish to respond to the recent Carnegie Report findings that students need more exposure to ethics issues and need better acculturation and professionalization
Refreshed case selection so that focus is on modern cases
Updated Teacher’s Manual