Torts: Cases and Materials, 10th Edition (Prosser, Wade and Schwartz) (University Casebook) | 
| Authors: Victor E. Schwartz, Kathryn Kelly, David F. Partlett
Publisher: West Publishing Company
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 461556
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 10th
Pages: 1279
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.9
Dimensions (in): 10.3 x 7.9 x 2.3
ISBN: 1566629551
Dewey Decimal Number: 346.7303
EAN: 9781566629553
ASIN: 1566629551
Publication Date: January 1, 2001
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Product Description
This casebook provides detailed information on tort law. The casebook provides the tools for fast, easy, on-point research. Part of the University Casebook Series , it includes selected cases designed to illustrate the development of a body of law on a particular subject. Text and explanatory materials designed for law study accompany the cases.
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 The old standard--but outdated June 15, 2004
17 out of 20 found this review helpful
This book is still used a great deal in law schools, but there are better casebooks now with modern, more interesting cases and more thoughtful analysis. Instead, try Goldberg, Sebok and Zipursky, Tort Law: Responsibilities and Redress.
 Best Textbook Ever April 13, 2003
15 out of 76 found this review helpful
Wohoo! Great book! Read it cover to cover in 2 days! Makes law easy! I love it! My kids love it! Kids everywhere will love it! Read it to your children at bedtime!
Excellent introduction and review of all Tort law subjects. April 2, 1999
12 out of 26 found this review helpful
A first year law school case book. Covers all relevant Tort Law in historical and modern contexts.
Pretty Standard, Could Be Better November 21, 2005
The Stranger (Arlington, VA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
OK, it's a casebook. By definition it is just a bunch of cases thrown together to demonstrate various areas of the law. But lately there has been a new trend in books for 1Ls... analysis. Sure, this book has "Notes" sections between the cases, but they are little more than hypotheticals or one-line versions of even more cases. What about some essays? Talk about the logic behind the cases or maybe mix in some Law and Economics theory. As a generic casebook this is quite good, but adding a little more than just cases would be outstanding.
 Okay but you'll also want some study aids August 27, 2006
Karen Kelly (California)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Case books have a difficult time getting respect, because they have to include the opinions written by the different judges for the different cases. So, you're dealing with many, many writers, and unfortunately, judges aren't known for their entertaining, flowery prose.
So, the "authors" of a casebook really only get to throw in a few tidbits about the relevant law in-between a lot of badly written, lengthy legalese. I'm betting that they're limited on how much they can write in-between the case opinions by their publishers.
That said, this is a pretty decent casebook. Buy it only if you have to. If you have access to Lexis/Nexis or WestLaw, etc., you can always just look up and read the cases online & save the cost of the textbook.
To really understand Torts, I suggest getting a study aid like Examples & Explanations, which I think is put out by Lexis press or the Professor Series by Gilberts. The Finals series are good, too.
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