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ON THE CONSEQUENCES OF COSTLY LITIGATION IN THE MODEL OF SINGLE ACTIVITY ACCIDENTS: SOME NEW RESULTS.

Authors :
Ordover, Janusz A.
Source :
Journal of Legal Studies (0047-2530); Jun81, Vol. 10 Issue 2, p269, 23p
Publication Year :
1981

Abstract

Discusses the implications of costly litigation for allocation of resources towards accident-avoidance in the regime of the negligence-contributory negligence liability rule. Description of a model of single activity accidents; Shifting of litigation costs; Reinterpretation of a Diamond's model.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00472530
Volume :
10
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Legal Studies (0047-2530)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5374641
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1086/467682