This textbook represents a survey study of American tort law suitable to American 1L students and foreign law students. Chapters cover: (1) introduction, (2) intentional torts, (3) defenses to intentional torts, (4) negligence, (5) defenses to negligence, (6) subjective standards, (7) strict liability, and (8) necessity. This book is volume 1 of 2. This study is inspired by the teachings of the late Professor Marshall S. Shapo., torts, litigation, negligence, civil liability, product liability, strict liability, RJ Peltz-Steele| | 698PAGES