On First Looking into General Principles of Torts: Ruminations on Restating for an Ex-Dean

A tribute to University of Nebraska College of Law Dean Harvey Perlman with comments on the 1999 Discussion Draft for the restatement project of the General Principles of Torts. I. General Issues ... A. Overall Architecture ... B. Diversity of Opinion on Rationales ... C. Approaches to Restatement II. Specific Issues ... A. The Definition of Negligence ... B. Contributory Fault ... C. Strict Liability and Negligence ... D. Judge and Jury ... E. The "Core of Tort Law": What to Include III. Conclusion