| Description |
1 online resource. |
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text file |
| Series |
Civil justice systems ; volume 4
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Civil justice systems ; volume 4.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Collective redress and mass harm -- Objectives of MPAs -- Environmental mass harm and collective redress -- US collective redress -- Canadian MPA experience -- Australian MPA experience -- Collective redress in England and Wales -- EU colective redress -- Collective redress for mass harm in Ireland -- Conclusion. |
| Summary |
"This monograph addresses the phenomenon of mass harm and how it may be resolved through collective redress. It examines particularly how such redress may be achieved through mechanisms such as multi-party actions (MPAs). In order to do this, an analytical framework is created against which to evaluate various multi-party procedures. This is illustrated through the experience of a selection of common law jurisdictions in dealing with mass harm - namely that of England and Wales, Canada, Australia and the United States, as well as that of EU collective redress. It examines multi-party action laws benchmarked against the objectives identified in the analytical framework. The phenomenon of environmental mass harm in particular is explored as a case study, as it illustrates some of the difficulties that may arise in mass harm litigation. Also, this work explores where the best solutions for mass harm redress may lie in the future - perhaps in collective actions or through alternatives such as regulation and alternative dispute resolution or a combination of these. Finally, the experience of mass harm litigation in Ireland is examined, as currently this jurisdiction does not have an effective mechanism for dealing with mass harm." |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Class actions (Civil procedure)
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Class actions (Civil procedure) |
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Joinder of actions.
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Joinder of actions. |
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Liability for environmental damages.
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Liability for environmental damages. |
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LAW -- Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Blennerhassett, Joanne. Comparative examination of multi-party actions. Oxford, UK ; Portland, Oregon : Hart Publishing, 2016 9781509905294 (DLC) 2016019865 (OCoLC)948291540 |
| ISBN |
9781509905300 (electronic book) |
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1509905308 (electronic book) |
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9781509905317 |
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1509905316 |
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9781509905294 (hardback ; alkaline paper) |
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