The Law Of Torts: Examples And Explanations (Examples & Explanations)

Instead of this book, I would strongly recommend Understanding Torts by Diamond (Lexis) or the Law of Torts by Dobbs (West).


Very good, but could use improvement   April 23, 2000
 9 out of 11 found this review helpful

This book does a very good job of covering intentional torts and the law of negligence. The section in the newest edition on exam writing is also very good. It could, however, include a chapter or two on products liability and other torts typically covered in first-year torts i.e. defamation, misrepresentation etc. I recommend, but not as highly as I'd recommend Glannon on Civil Procedure.


A Helpful Supplement   July 13, 2001
 9 out of 11 found this review helpful

This Glannon book is not as fabulous as his Civil Procedure Examples and Explanations. Nonetheless, it is a good purchase. I found it neccessary to also purchase a commercial outline. The best sections in this book are those on intentional torts and affirmative defenses to them. The chapters on proximate causation and the "zone of danger" put into focus many concepts that a commercial outline or class discussion alone cannot. I also found the chapter on writing a good torts exam to be quite useful. Overall, a worthwhile purchase.


My professor loved it!   December 25, 2002
 6 out of 8 found this review helpful

I bought this book, but I happened to be lucky enough to have a wonderful torts professor so that I never even opened it. However, with that said, I still had experience with this book. My teacher used the examples from it constantly in class to help us understand torts, and it was wonderful. My professor openly advocates this book and many of my classmates swore by it. I do think it could use a little help on the negligence section, but if your torts professor was as horrible as some of my fellow 1Ls, then I highly recommend you purchase this book as a supplement to quiz yourself and make sure you've got those prima facie cases down pat, inside and out.


Not Worth the Money   November 30, 2003
 6 out of 6 found this review helpful

Generally, the Examples and Explanations series are thorough and helpful. However, this particular book falls short. There are 7 intentional torts; yet, this book only covers assault and battery. Additionally, only 2 privileges are covered -- self-defense and consent. I didn't bother looking at how the book covered negligence. Unless your Torts I class provides a survey of the material, especially the intentional torts, do NOT buy this book if you want extensive treatment of torts concepts.