Tort Law Research Guide

A treatise is an extended, usually exhaustive book on a subject.  You may consult treatises at any stage in your research.

Torts.  Epstein, Richard Allen (Print).

• Accessible book that discusses all the typical topics covered in a law school torts course.

The Torts Process.  Henderson, James A., et al. (Print).

• An introduction to the tort process that covers all forms of damages and torts.

Torts: The Civil Law of Reparation for Harm Done by Wrongful Act.  Little, Joseph W., et.al. (Print).

• An introductory torts book covering a variety of torts.

The Law of Torts.  Osborne, Philip (Print).

• A concise and accessible introduction to the essential principles of tort law.

The Law of Torts:  Examples and Explanations.  Glannon, Joseph (Print).

• Clear introductions to the general principles in torts, followed by examples similar to those used in law school torts class.

Summary of California Law, Chapter 9:  Torts. Witkin, Bernard (Print, Westlaw, Lexis).

• Provides a very in-depth analysis of all of California law. Chapter 9 covers torts.

California Civil Practice - Torts (Westlaw).

• Valuable guidance on how to litigate tort cases in California.

California Torts (Lexis).

• Regularly updated publication that covers current torts developments along with general practice in torts areas.