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- Title
CONCLUDING THE RESTATEMENT (THIRD) OF TORTS: AN INTRODUCTION.
- Authors
Stier, Byron G.; Robinette, Christopher J.
- Abstract
The article provides an overview of the American Law Institute's Restatements of the Law, specifically focusing on the Restatement (Third) of Torts. It discusses a symposium held at Southwestern Law School where scholars and practitioners addressed various issues related to the Restatement process, including the role of theory and the definition of design defects in products liability. The symposium also covered the Restatement of Medical Malpractice, with discussions on informed consent and patient directions. The article includes perspectives from different participants, highlighting both support and criticism of the Restatement. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of considering the symposium's discussions in the development of the Restatements.
- Subjects
TORTS; INFORMED consent (Medical law); LEGAL professions; RESTATEMENTS of the law; RULE of law; TORT theory
- Publication
Southwestern Law Review, 2024, Vol 52, Issue 3, p351
- ISSN
1944-3706
- Publication type
Article