Pure Economic Loss in Europe (The Common Core of European Private Law)

Edited by Mauro Bussani , Vernon Valentine Palmer

ISBN 10: 0521824648 / ISBN 13: 9780521824644

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2003

About this Item

This 2003 study uses a fact-based comparative method and in-depth research into the laws of thirteen European countries. Editor(s): Bussani, Mauro; Palmer, Professor Vernon Valentine. Series Editor(s): Bussani, Mauro; Mattei, Ugo; Sacco, Rodolfo; Schlesinger, Rudolf B. Series: The Common Core of European Private Law. Num Pages: 640 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; LAM; LNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1152. . 2003. hardcover. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Pure Economic Loss in Europe (The Common Core of European Private Law)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521824648
• ISBN 13: 9780521824644
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

How far can tort liability expand without imposing excessive burdens upon individual activity? This comprehensive study of the subject uses a fact-based comparative method and in-depth research into the laws of thirteen European countries. Many events result in pure economic loss, such as a business being idled by the cut of electricity cables. This controversial issue raises questions which affect the law of tort and contract.

Book Description

Many events result in pure economic loss, such as a business being idled by the cut of electricity cables. This controversial issue raises questions which affect the law of tort and contract. How far can tort liability expand without imposing excessive burdens upon individual activity? This is the first comprehensive study of the subject, using a fact-based comparative method and in-depth research into the laws of thirteen European countries. Includes a historical and analytical introduction to economic loss.