A History of Tort Law 1900-1950

Many of the defining features of the modern law of tort can be traced to the first half of the twentieth century, but, until now, developments in that period have never received a dedicated historical examination. This book examines both common law and statutory innovations, paying special attention to underlying assumptions about the operation of society, the function of tort law, and the roles of those involved in legal changes. It recovers the legal and social contexts in which some landmark decisions were given (and which puts those decisions in a very different light) and draws attention to significant and suggestive cases that have fallen into neglect. It also explores the theoretical debates of the period about the nature of tort law, and reveals the fascinating patterns of influence and power at work behind statutory initiatives to reform the law.

Author: Paul Mitchell
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 01/01/2015
Pages: 386
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.51lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d
ISBN: 9780521768610

About the Author
Mitchell, Paul: - Paul Mitchell is Professor of Laws at University College London, where his main research interests are the law of tort, contract and unjust enrichment.

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