Law and Practice in Accident Cases: Including a Statement of General Principles, Action, Parties Thereto, Pleadings and Forms, Common Law and Code, Evidence and Proof, Damages for Personal Injuries an - Hardcover

Charles Clarke Black

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026046628X ISBN 13: 9780260466280

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master this practical guide to accident law and damages A comprehensive reference that explains how courts handle personal injuries and death claims, including pleadings, evidence, and remedies.

This edition presents general principles, common-law roots, and key statutes in clear, accessible language.

This book helps you understand the scope of actions for injuries, how damages are calculated, and when a case can be brought. It also covers topics like contributory negligence, the role of witnesses and admissions, and the differences between actions in contract and tort. With examples drawn from a wide range of cases, it explains how principles are applied in practice and what to expect in litigation.

• How a claim for personal injuries or death is established and pursued
• Rules for damages, including special and consequential losses
• How pleadings, evidence, and defenses work in accident cases
• Statutes of limitations and how they shape the timing of a suit

Ideal for readers seeking a grounded, reference-style overview of accident-case law and its practical application in real-world litigation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026046628X
• ISBN 13: 9780260466280
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 846