Torts in a Nutshell

This Nutshell delivers readers a concise and digestible introduction to U.S. tort law, including intentional torts, negligence, strict liability, products liability, wrongful death, defamation, and more. Comprehensive yet accessible, this handy text supports lawyers, law students, and bar exam takers as they master rules, explore underlying tort principles, and consider trajectory shifts in the field. This new edition is re-sequenced for navigability consistent with law school casebooks and legal practice. It includes discussions of emerging issues in the field and cutting-edge legal cases. It features more accessible language and inclusive terminology to welcome all readers to the content. Torts In a Nutshell, 8th Edition is a go-to resource that 1Ls and law partners alike can reach for in law practice, test-taking, and content mastery.