Mass Justice: Challenges of Representation and Distribution - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1849805067 ISBN 13: 9781849805063

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

This insightful book considers phenomena such as mass torts, which affect numerous victims, and complex insolvency cases, which concern multiple and often competing interests.

The editors identify and respond to the need for reflection on the notion of 'mass justice'. The assembled contributors show that while private law is usually debated in terms of individual rights and duties, the reality is that these are deeply influenced by collective issues. They address examples such as the operation of class actions; the availability of insurance funds; the logistics of negotiating with and compensating a wide range of individuals; as well as distribution of assets in insolvency proceedings.

This unique and detailed book will appeal to academics and students of private law as well as those with an interest in law and society. Scholars from non-law disciplines with an interest in insurance and liability will also find this study thought-provoking, as will practitioners and policy makers.

Contributors: Z. Even, C. Hodges, G. Howells, E. Kocher, R. Lee, R. Merkin, D. Milman, R.A. Nagareda, W. Oosterveen, A. Stadler, R. Stech, J. Steele, W.H. van Boom, F.M.J. Verstijlen

About this title

About the Author

Edited by Jenny Steele, University of York, UK and Willem H. van Boom, Radboud University Nijmegen, the Netherlands

Edition details

• Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849805067
• ISBN 13: 9781849805063
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 320
• Editor: Steele Jenny, Van Boom Willem H.