Book excerpt: Whether you are confronted with multi-state tort litigation, have theopportunity to litigate a tort case in one of several states, or mustinitiate or defend a case in an unfamiliar jurisdiction, Tort Law DeskReference quickly gives you the information you need about the tortlaws of each state.With succinct summaries of laws and citations to controlling statutes and caselaw, this indispensable guidebook answers vital questions about each state'stort laws, such as:Is the claim or lawsuit barred in the jurisdiction where it was filed?Does a "no-fault" statute limit the right to recovery?Do joint liability provisions require a minimally liable defendant to pay theentire judgment?If there is no breach of contract or breach of warranty claim, is a fraud andmisrepresentation claim viable?Under what circumstances can a trespasser recover against a property owner?And much moreYou'll be able to quickly determine available causes of action, realisticdefenses, and permissible damages...and you'll have at your fingertips currentand leading citations necessary for more detailed research of specific issues.No other resource simplifies the process for making critical tortlitigation choices like Tort Law Desk Reference. It's theonly single volume book that expertly digests the many significant provisionsof every state's tort law in a clearly organized and uniformformat. State-by-state, you get up-to-date coverage of statutes and case lawcovering"No-fault" limitationsThe standard for negligenceCausationRes ipsa loquitur and ultra-hazardous activitiesNegligence per seIndemnityBar of workers' compensation statutePremises liabilityDram shop liabilityEconomic lossFraud and misrepresentationWrongful deathAttorney's fees