The Civil War on Consumer RightsConari Press, 1990 - Počet stran: 191 Exposes a well-financed, long-term campaign by big business to beat back the emerging wave of consumer and victim rights. This book traces the development of these rights within our civil justice system and discusses the crucial role they play in protecting individuals. |
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Strana 44
... increase in all civil litigation in federal courts . But , he concluded from his examination of civil filings from 1960 through 1986 , legal disputes between businesses made the largest contribution to the 398 percent increase during ...
... increase in all civil litigation in federal courts . But , he concluded from his examination of civil filings from 1960 through 1986 , legal disputes between businesses made the largest contribution to the 398 percent increase during ...
Strana 45
... increased 12 percent , the same increase as the state's population . In Florida , while the population was increasing by 20 percent , tort filings increased by only 13 percent . New York re- ported no population increase , but a tort filing ...
... increased 12 percent , the same increase as the state's population . In Florida , while the population was increasing by 20 percent , tort filings increased by only 13 percent . New York re- ported no population increase , but a tort filing ...
Strana 47
... increased from 1,579 in 1974 to 13,554 in 1985 , a758 percent increase .... There is no reason to believe that the state courts have not witnessed a similar dramatic increase in the number of product liability claims . " In fact as we ...
... increased from 1,579 in 1974 to 13,554 in 1985 , a758 percent increase .... There is no reason to believe that the state courts have not witnessed a similar dramatic increase in the number of product liability claims . " In fact as we ...
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PREFACE | xiii |
CIVIL JUSTICE IN JEOPARDY | 19 |
WOMEN THE PROPERTY OF MEN? | 28 |
Autorská práva | |
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