Social Sciences
8 years ago

New study reveals legal chaos in holding individuals accountable for others' actions

Liability in tort for the acts of third parties : a search for coherence
Claire McIvor

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The article explores how one person can be held responsible for the actions of another in English tort law. Third-party liability is becoming more common but lacks clear rules. The goal is to find a solid basis for this type of liability.

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