Mass Justice: Challenges of Representation and Distribution

by Willem Van Boom and Jenny Steele

This insightful book considers phenomena such as mass torts, which affect numerous victims, and complex insolvency cases, which concern multiple and often competing interests. The editors identify and respond to the need for reflection on the notion of 'mass justice'. The assembled contributors show that while private law is usually debated in terms of individual rights and duties, the reality is that these are deeply influenced by collective issues...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1849805067
• ISBN13: 9781849805063
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages