25 doctrines of law : survival tools for a litigious society /

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Author / Creator:	Chase, Philip.
Imprint:	New York : Algora Pub., ©2007.
Description:	1 online resource (222 pages)
Language:	English
Subject:	Jurisprudence -- United States -- Cases. Law -- United States -- Cases. Actions and defenses -- United States. Law -- Philosophy. Actions and defenses. Jurisprudence. Law. Law -- Philosophy. United States. Electronic books. Trials, litigation, etc.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11153250

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ISBN:	9780875865386 0875865380
Notes:	Print version record.
Summary:	""I'll sue you! In America's litigious society, everyone needs to know a few basics to avoid being snowed, cowed and generally abused. Even those who can afford to hire lawyers need to know what they are up to. This introduction to legal doctrines is a good first step if you want to file suit or help prepare your own legal defenes. When a conflict arises, what are the main doctrines of law that give one side an advantage? What do they mean, and how do they apply? When you can see through the legal jargon, the intimidation factor loses its power and you can concentrate on real issues Â- and u.
Other form:	Print version: Chase, Philip. 25 doctrines of law. New York : Algora Pub., ©2007 9780875865362 0875865364

Table of Contents:

Glossary; Table of Cases; A Short Preface; Chapter 1. Res Ipsa Loquitur; Chapter 2. The Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel; Chapter 3. Respondeat Superior; Chapter 4. The Sudden Emergency Doctrine; Chapter 5. The Rescue Doctrine; Chapter 6. The Doctrine of Comparative Negligence; Chapter 7. The Doctrine of Unjust Enrichment; Chapter 8. The Unclean Hands Doctrine; Chapter 9. The Doctrine of Unconscionability; Chapter 10. The Doctrine of the Fruit of the Poisonous Tree; Chapter 11. Attractive Nuisance Doctrine; Chapter 12. The Doctrine of Mitigated Damages.

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