Rights of Embryo and Fetus in Private Law

Jost, Timothy Stoltzfus

Abstract

Rights of Embryo and Fetus in Private Law

Timothy Stoltzfus Jost

Washington and Lee University - School of Law

American Journal of Comparative Law, Vol. 50, pp. 633-646, 2002

Abstract:
This article summarizes the rights of the embryo and fetus under American law. It was presented as a country report at the World Congress on Comparative Law, and is written primarily for a non U.S. audience. It examines, for example, the legal position of the embryo and fetus with respect to their parents, issues in research involving embryos and fetuses, remedies for torts or crimes against an embryo or fetus, and issues involving stem cell research.

Accepted Paper Series

Date posted: January 24, 2003

Suggested Citation

Jost, Timothy Stoltzfus, Rights of Embryo and Fetus in Private Law. American Journal of Comparative Law, Vol. 50, pp. 633-646, 2002. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=370720

Contact Information

Timothy Stoltzfus Jost (Contact Author)

Washington and Lee University - School of Law ( email )

Lexington, VA 24450
United States
540-458-8510 (Phone)
540-458-8488 (Fax)