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This book is a penetrating account of the singular way in which the American tort system has evolved and works today. Drawing on years of international experience, Fleming discusses such topics as judicial activism, the jury in civil trials, trial lawyers, contingent fees, and... Read Full Overview

Looking at the American tort system from a British perspective, a leading international authority discusses such topics as judicial activism, the jury in civil trials, trial lawyers, contingent fees, and mass litigation.