What is Restatement of Torts (2d)?
The American Restatement of Torts, Second is a treatise issued by the American Law Institute. It summarizes the general principles of common law United States tort law. Section 402A of the Restatement sets forth the widely-cited doctrine of strict liability for defective products.
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