NCJ Number
8681
Date Published
1968
Length
47 pages
Annotation
SEGMENTS FROM CIVIL CASES ARE PRESENTED TO ILLUSTRATE THE PROCEDURES INVOLVED IN 'JUDGE-MADE', RATHER THAN STATUTORY, LAW ON PERSONAL INJURY SUITS.
Abstract
ILLUSTRATIONS INCLUDE A PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE AND SETTLEMENT, A COURTROOM BATTLE OVER THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGES TO AWARD FOR A MAN'S LIFE IN AN ACCIDENTAL DEATH CASE, AND THE TRIAL, APPEAL, DECISION, AND DISSENT OF A CONSUMER PROTECTION SUIT. EACH EXAMPLE IS FOLLOWED BY QUESTIONS REVIEWING THE CASE AND STIMULATING THE READER TO RELATE WHAT WAS LEARNED FROM THE CASE TO BROADER ISSUES IN HIS EVERYDAY LIFE. THE BOOK CONCLUDES WITH RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES WHICH ENCOURAGE FURTHER RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, AND DISCUSSION OF THE MATERIAL.