We use cookies to enable digital experiences. Disable them/read. Browse on or click to
Lexis Nexis Comparative Negligence
Comparative Negligence, Sixth Edition fully discusses a doctrine that has been a major force of change in tort law over the past 20 years.
Publisher:
Matthew Bender
Select a format
International Order Inquiry
Select subscription type
Estimated annual upkeep cost:
/
Estimated number of annual updates:
Terms & conditions
Subscribers receive the product(s) listed on the Order Form and any Updates made available during the annual subscription period. Shipping and handling fees are not included in the annual price.
Subscribers are advised of the number of Updates that were made to the particular publication the prior year. The number of Updates may vary due to developments in the law and other publishing issues, but subscribers may use this as a rough estimate of future shipments. Subscribers may call Customer Support at 800-833-9844 for additional information.
Subscribers may cancel this subscription by: calling Customer Support at 800-833-9844; emailing customer.support@lexisnexis.com; or returning the invoice marked "CANCEL".
If subscribers cancel within 30 days after the product is ordered or received and return the product at their expense, then they will receive a full credit of the price for the annual subscription.
If subscribers cancel between 31 and 60 days after the invoice date and return the product at their expense, then they will receive a 5/6th credit of the price for the annual subscription. No credit will be given for cancellations more than 60 days after the invoice date. To receive any credit, subscriber must return all product(s) shipped during the year at their expense within the applicable cancellation period listed above.
The total price includes the product(s) listed in the Order Form and any Updates for a limited period (minimum period of 30 days) after the order is placed ("Order Window"). Shipping and handling fees are not included in the grand total price.
All shipments may be returned, at subscribers' expense, for full credit of the Price within 30 days of receipt.
Shipments may not be returned, and no credits will be issued, more than 30 days after receipt.
After the Order Window, subscribers will receive notice of Updates along with the then-current grand total price and order process as Updates become available. Subscribers will only be shipped those Updates they specifically request.
Product description
View a sample of this title using the ReadNow feature
Comparative Negligence, Sixth Edition fully discusses a doctrine that has been a major force of change in tort law over the past 20 years. Since its initial publication in 1974, it has become the leading reference covering the interaction of comparative negligence with every relevant tort doctrine.
eBooks, CDs, downloadable content, and software purchases are non-cancellable, nonrefundable and nonreturnable. Click here for more information about LexisNexis eBooks. The eBook versions of this title may feature links to Lexis+™ for further legal research options. A valid subscription to Lexis+™ is required to access this content.
Table of contents
Chapter 1 The History of Comparative Negligence
Chapter 2 The Impact of Comparative Negligence
Chapter 3 The Systems of Comparative Negligence in the United States
Chapter 4 Causation
Chapter 5 Intentional, Reckless, and Grossly Negligent Conduct
Chapter 6 Violation of Criminal Safety Statutes
Chapter 7 Last Clear Chance
Chapter 8 Retroactive Change to Comparative Negligence
Chapter 9 Assumption of Risk
Chapter 10 Actions Based on Nuisance
Chapter 11 Strict Liability and Comparative Fault
Chapter 12 Wrongful Death and Survival Statutes
Chapter 13 Standard of Conduct Modified for Party's Capacity
Chapter 14 Choice of Law and Comparative Negligence
Chapter 15 Multiple Tortfeasors I: Defendant Problems
Chapter 16 Multiple Tortfeasors II: Distributing Loss Among Defendants
Chapter 17 Fact Finding Under Comparative Negligence
Chapter 18 Judicial Control of the Finders of Fact
Chapter 19 Setoffs
Chapter 20 Punitive Damages
Chapter 21 Strategic Considerations for the Advocate
Chapter 22 The Best Means of Dealing with Plaintiff's Negligence
Appendix A. Summary Of Comparative Negligence Systems of General Application in American Jurisdictions
Appendix B. Text Of Comparative Negligence Statutes
Bibliography
