Hart Studies in Private Law Ser.: Apportionment in Private Law by Ross ...

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Explore the complexities of modern private law with "Apportionment in Private Law," a comprehensive collection of essays by Professor Kit Barker and Ross Grantham. This in-depth analysis investigates how legal systems distribute responsibility among multiple parties involved in the same legal event. Delve into doctrines that create shared liabilities, such as vicarious and accessorial liability, and examine principles for distributing these responsibilities. The book covers contributory negligence, joint and several liability, contribution, reimbursement, and proportionate liability, alongside equitable principles for sharing losses and gains in civil proceedings. It also addresses the challenges of apportioning liability between multiple defendants and insurers when the cause or timing of a loss is unclear. Featuring perspectives from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and civilian jurisdictions, this work offers historical, comparative, empirical, doctrinal, and philosophical insights into the growth and distribution of shared responsibilities. Summary: This hardcover book, written in English, delves into the legal concept of apportionment in private law, covering shared liabilities, contribution, and equitable distribution. Key features include its focus on legal doctrines, comparative jurisdictional analysis, and insights from leading academics.