Governmental Liability
A Comparative Study

First published in 1953, this book presents a comparative study of the civil liability of governments in America, Europe and the Commonwealth.

H. Street (Author)

9781107594715, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 3 December 2015

232 pages
21.6 x 14 x 1.3 cm, 0.3 kg

First published in 1953, this book formed part of the Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law series. The text presents a comparative study of the civil liability of governments in America, Europe and the Commonwealth. Tables of cases and statutes are included, together with a list of works cited. Detailed notes are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in comparative law and legal history.

Preface
1. Historical introduction
2. Tort
3. Contract
4. Expropriation, quasi-contract and trusts
5. Remedies against the state
6. Substantive limitations on the liability of the state
7. Procedural limitations on the liability of the state
Conclusion
List of works cited
List of unsigned articles
Table of cases
Table of statutes
Index.

Subject Areas: Legal history [LAZ]