Tort Law

Tort Law: Concepts and Applications, 2nd Edition, is a textbook by Hillary J. Michaud, published by Pearson. The volume provides comprehensive instruction in substantive American tort law, balancing theoretical principles with practical legal relevance.

The text addresses key categories of civil wrongs, examining intentional torts as well as the doctrine of negligence. Michaud reinforces these foundational doctrines with references to governing statutes and court decisions, demonstrating how legal rules function within the American legal system.

To assist students in cultivating in-demand paralegal skills, the work incorporates extensive end-of-chapter exercises. These review activities offer structured practice in applying substantive legal rules to factual scenarios.