The German Law of Torts: A Comparative TreatiseBloomsbury Publishing, 2002 M06 10 - 1114 pages Since its first appearance in 1986 this book has won uniform praise from many of the world's leading comparatists,has been acclaimed by senior judges and has been cited by the courts of many countries. This new edition of the work, substantially re-written and systematically up-dated, contains over 150 leading judgments, most translated in their entirety, along with references to over 2000 other decisions from Germany and the Common law world. While the book remains an ideal tool for teaching comparative torts and comparative methodology, the fact that it has been extensively rewritten and enlarged now also makes it an indispensable source of inspiration for those with a professional interest in tort litigation and tort reform. Topics discussed include economic loss, psychiatric injury, wrongful birth, life and sterilisation cases, products liability, traffic accidents, accidents at work, environmental liability and compensation for personal injuries and death. |
Contents
Table of Cases | xix |
Abbreviations | xlv |
Books Cited Only by Names of Their Authors | li |
Foreword to the Fourth Edition Prof Dr Walter Odersky | liii |
Foreword to the Fourth Edition The Rt Hon Sir Stephen Sedley | lv |
Foreword to the Fourth Edition T H Bingham MR | lvii |
Foreword to the Second Edition | lix |
Other editions - View all
The German Law of Torts: A Comparative Treatise B. S. Markesinis,Hannes Unberath No preview available - 2002 |
The German Law of Torts: A Comparative Treatise B. S. Markesinis,Hannes Unberath No preview available - 2002 |
Common terms and phrases
accepted accident according action allowed apply arising authority basic basis BGH NJW BGHZ caused child circumstances civil claim Code Common compensation concerned conduct consequences consideration considered constitutional contract costs Court of Appeal damages danger decided decision defective defendant direct discussed duty economic loss effect English established existence expressed extent fact freedom further German give given ground harm held important individual injury interest involved issue judge judgment liability limited Lord matter means nature necessary negligence object opinion parents particular person plaintiff position possible practice present principle problem protection question reasons recovery reference regard relation respect responsible result risk rule Senate situation statement suffered taken third party tion tort victim wrongful