Vandall, Frank J.

A history of civil litigation political and economic perspectives Frank J. Vandall. - Oxford New York Oxford University Press c2011. - xix, 241 p. 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [xiii]) and index.

The development of civil liability 1466-1916 -- The dissatisfaction with negligence : policies supporting strict liability 1916-1980 -- The core issue in strict liability : an appropriate test for defect -- Legal reform emanates from the corporate boardroom, 1980-present -- Corporations write the law -- The application of concepts to contemporary examples.

9780195391916 (hbk. : alk. paper) 0195391918 (hbk. : alk. paper)

2010031840


Liability Law--History.--United States
Legislation--United States.
Corporate power--United States.
Products liability--History.--United States
Strict liability--History.--United States

KF 1250 / .V36 2011

346.03