Torts: Cases and Materials, 10th Edition (Prosser, Wade and Schwartz) (University Casebook) [Hardcover]

Victor E. Schwartz (Author), Kathryn Kelly (Author), David F. Partlett (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1566629551 | ISBN-13: 978-1566629553 | Publication Date: January 1, 2001 | Edition: 10th

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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About the Author

Dean and Professor of Law, Washington and Lee School of Law

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1279 pages
• Publisher: Foundation Pr; 10th edition (January 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566629551
• ISBN-13: 978-1566629553
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.9 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,141,248 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Standard, Could Be Better, November 21, 2005

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The Stranger "Meursault" (Arlington, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Torts: Cases and Materials, 10th Edition (Prosser, Wade and Schwartz) (University Casebook) (Hardcover)

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.

19 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars The old standard--but outdated, June 15, 2004

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This review is from: Torts: Cases and Materials, 10th Edition (Prosser, Wade and Schwartz) (University Casebook) (Hardcover)

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.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay but you'll also want some study aids, August 27, 2006

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Karen Kelly "Hooked On Law.com" (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Torts: Cases and Materials, 10th Edition (Prosser, Wade and Schwartz) (University Casebook) (Hardcover)

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.