Kionka, Edward J., 1939-.

Torts in a nutshell / Torts by Edward J. Kionka. - 5th ed. - St. Paul, MN : West/Thomson, c2010. - xxiv, 563 p. ; 19 cm. - West nutshell series . - Nutshell series. .

Includes index.

Prologue : origins, objectives, and overviews of tort liability -- Cause in fact -- Strict liability -- Liability for negligent conduct -- Defenses to negligence liability -- Liabillity for interntional misconduct -- Defenses to liability for intentional misconduct -- Special liability rules for particular activities and parties -- Damages for physical harm -- Tort and contract -- Immunities -- Survival and wrongful death -- Defamation -- Privacy -- Misrepresentation and non-disclosure.

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