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- catalog abstract ""Judging by the frequency with which it makes an appearance in television news shows and late-night stand-up routines, the frivolous lawsuit has become an integral part of our national culture. A woman sues McDonald's because she was scalded when she spilled her coffee. Thousands file lawsuits claiming they were injured by Agent Orange, silicone breast implants, or Bendectin, although scientists report these substances do not cause the diseases in question. The United States, conventional wisdom has it, is a hyperlitigous society, propelled by avaricious lawyers, harebrained judges, and runaway juries. Lawsuits waste money and time and, moreover, many are simply groundless." "Carl T. Bogus is not so sure. In Why Lawsuits Are Good for America, Bogus argues that common law works far better than commonly understood. Indeed, Bogus contends that while the system can and occasionally does produce "wrong" results, it is very difficult for it to make flatly irrational decisions. Blending history, theory, empirical data, and colorful case studies, Bogus explains why common law, rather than being outdated, may be more necessary than ever."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b12030932.
- catalog created "c2001.".
- catalog date "2001".
- catalog date "c2001.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c2001.".
- catalog description ""Carl T. Bogus is not so sure. In Why Lawsuits Are Good for America, Bogus argues that common law works far better than commonly understood. Indeed, Bogus contends that while the system can and occasionally does produce "wrong" results, it is very difficult for it to make flatly irrational decisions. Blending history, theory, empirical data, and colorful case studies, Bogus explains why common law, rather than being outdated, may be more necessary than ever."--Jacket.".
- catalog description ""Judging by the frequency with which it makes an appearance in television news shows and late-night stand-up routines, the frivolous lawsuit has become an integral part of our national culture. A woman sues McDonald's because she was scalded when she spilled her coffee. Thousands file lawsuits claiming they were injured by Agent Orange, silicone breast implants, or Bendectin, although scientists report these substances do not cause the diseases in question. The United States, conventional wisdom has it, is a hyperlitigous society, propelled by avaricious lawyers, harebrained judges, and runaway juries. Lawsuits waste money and time and, moreover, many are simply groundless."".
- catalog description "1 Why Tell Tales? 6 -- 2 War on the Common Law 22 -- 3 The Third Branch of Government 42 -- 4 Disciplined Democracy and the American Jury 66 -- 5 The American Common Law System 102 -- 6 Who Regulates Auto Safety? 138 -- 7 The Three Revolutions in Products Liability 173 -- 8 The Common Law and the Future 197.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 221-258) and index.".
- catalog extent "xi, 265 p. ;".
- catalog identifier "081471319X (cloth : acid-free paper)".
- catalog isPartOf "Critical America".
- catalog issued "2001".
- catalog issued "c2001.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New York : New York University Press,".
- catalog spatial "United States.".
- catalog subject "346.7303 21".
- catalog subject "KF1296 .B64 2001".
- catalog subject "Law reform United States.".
- catalog subject "Products liability United States.".
- catalog subject "Torts United States.".
- catalog tableOfContents "1 Why Tell Tales? 6 -- 2 War on the Common Law 22 -- 3 The Third Branch of Government 42 -- 4 Disciplined Democracy and the American Jury 66 -- 5 The American Common Law System 102 -- 6 Who Regulates Auto Safety? 138 -- 7 The Three Revolutions in Products Liability 173 -- 8 The Common Law and the Future 197.".
- catalog title "Why lawsuits are good for America : disciplined democracy, big business, and the common law / Carl T. Bogus.".
- catalog type "text".