Tort law differs widely among the states. Tort Law Desk Reference is designed to provide a succinct summary of the most significant aspects of the tort law of each state and the District of Columbia. Each chapter focuses on one state and provides a summary of that jurisdiction's laws, permitting attorneys and in-house counsel to quickly compare and access the law of various jurisdictions. The book is written using expert contributors from each state. The entries cover topics such as: statutes of limitation - tort reform - no-fault limitations - premises liability - consumer fraud statutes - fraud and misrepresentation - punitive damages - joint and several liability - standards of negligence - economic loss laws - and more. Overall, Tort Law Desk Reference provides concise summaries of the essential aspects of tort law in a clearly organized and uniform format and lets you quickly compare and contrast the tort laws of all fifty states and the District of Columbia.