Abstract: General introduction: basic differences in approach between the legal systems harmonization of tort law at the supranational level in Europe consequences of the differences in approach for the structure of the present chapter. The approach of tort laws in general: the English approach the French approach the German approach the Nordic approach recent codifications comparative overview. Protection against harmful acts and omissions: French law German law English law Greek and Danish law comparative overview. Protection of life, physical integrity, health and freedom: German law English law French law Belgian, Italian, Swedish and Dutch law comparative overview. Protection of personality rights and privacy: German law French law English law Irish and Portuguese law comparative overview. Protection of ownership and property rights: English law German law French law Italian law comparative overview. Protection of economic interests: English law German law French law the law of the Nordic countries comparative overview. Protection of collective interests: French law English and North American laws German law Dutch and Swedish law comparative overview. Protection against unlawful conduct of public authorities: English law German law French law Belgian law comparative overview. Impact of supranational and international law: conventional and legislative rules case law of the European Court of Justice case law of the European Court of Human Rights case law of international courts and arbitral tribunals impact of supranational and international tort rules on domestic laws.
Publication Year: 1998
Publication Date: 1998-01-01
Language: en
Type: book
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