The course focuses upon the founding and evolution of American products liability law, including the latest formulation in the third Restatement of Torts as well as state "reform" statutes. Emphasis is placed upon the inter-relationship between contract and tort remedies; the rise of the doctrine of strict liability; and the theory of enterprise liability. Professor Palmer plans to invoke a rule penalizing students for lack of preparation and/or excessive absenteeism.
Fall 2019
Vernon Palmer