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Owen, David G., 1945-

Products liability in a nutshell / by David G. Owen. - 8th ed. - St. Paul, MN : Thomson/West, c2008. - xxxvi, 555 p. ; 18 cm. - West nutshell series . - Nutshell series. .

Includes index.

Introduction -- Negligence -- Tortious misrepresentation -- Warranty -- Strict liability in tort -- Nature and proof of defectiveness -- Manufacturing defects -- Design defects -- Warning defects -- Limitation on defectiveness -- Cause in fact -- Proximate cause -- User misconduct defenses -- Special defenses -- Special types of defendants -- Special types of transactions and products -- Automotive litigation -- Punitive damages.

ISBN: 9780314170866 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0314170863 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2009287244

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Products liability--United States.

LC Class. No.: KF1296 / .P48 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 346.7303/8