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Valuation in Veterinary Malpractice

Rebecca J. Huss
Valparaiso University - Law School

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal, Vol. 35, No. 2, 2004

Abstract:
This article begins with a description of veterinarians and the status of veterinary malpractice. Next, the article considers the elements and key issues involved in veterinary malpractice. The article then analyzes the current law relating to damages available in veterinary malpractice suits. Finally this paper considers whether the way current damage calculations are being made is apprpriate and advocates the the adoption of statutory provisions allowing capped non-economic damages in these cases.

Keywords: Animal Law, Veterinary Law, Malpractice, Legislation

JEL Classifications: Z00

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Date posted: September 16, 2007 ; Last revised: September 16, 2007

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Huss, Rebecca J., Valuation in Veterinary Malpractice. Loyola University Chicago Law Journal, Vol. 35, No. 2, 2004. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1013573

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Rebecca J. Huss (Contact Author)

Valparaiso University - Law School ( email )