Tort Law and Alternatives: Cases and MaterialsThe Sixth Edition of this widely adopted casebook captures the continuing dynamic character of developments in tort law. Highlights include: * A revised chapter on products liability & the material on causation * A new section on tort reform & extensive updating of non-tort alternatives * New developments in such areas as professional liability, negligent infliction of emotional distress, premises liability, defamation & privacy * Survey of tort alternatives * Intentional economic harm. |
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Page 622
... award for future earnings ? Moreover , as mentioned above , the plaintiff's lump - sum award is tax - free , so in figuring her lost future earnings , it can be argued that only after - tax earnings should be considered . Often a court ...
... award for future earnings ? Moreover , as mentioned above , the plaintiff's lump - sum award is tax - free , so in figuring her lost future earnings , it can be argued that only after - tax earnings should be considered . Often a court ...
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... award was " well within the range " that plaintiff's economist presented . The " constellation of problems , especially her blind- ness and inclination to suffer seizures , may make future care difficult and expensive . There was ...
... award was " well within the range " that plaintiff's economist presented . The " constellation of problems , especially her blind- ness and inclination to suffer seizures , may make future care difficult and expensive . There was ...
Page 642
... award . " The court also rejected the claim that the wrongful death award of $ 8.3 million was excessive . The court recited decedent's earning record - he had developed a " positive reputation as an insurance salesman , and in 1985 he ...
... award . " The court also rejected the claim that the wrongful death award of $ 8.3 million was excessive . The court recited decedent's earning record - he had developed a " positive reputation as an insurance salesman , and in 1985 he ...
Contents
Introduction to Tort Liability | 1 |
The Litigation Process | 9 |
The Negligence Principle | 22 |
Copyright | |
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