Saving Private Wrongs

Jerusalem Review of Legal Studies (2017), Forthcoming

Oxford Legal Studies Research Paper No. 9/2017

27 Pages Posted: 11 Jan 2017

Date Written: January 1, 2017

Abstract

This is a review article of Arthur Ripstein's 'Private Wrongs'. It first presents a critical overview of the book's central themes. The article then argues:

(1) that Ripstein's rationale for a negligence standard is problematic;

(2) that his analysis of nonfeasance and necessity cases needs modification; and

(3) it questions the theoretical foundations of his account of rights.

Keywords: Tort, Contract, Private Law Theory, Rights, Wrongs, Liability

Suggested Citation

Steel, Sandy, Saving Private Wrongs (January 1, 2017). Jerusalem Review of Legal Studies (2017), Forthcoming, Oxford Legal Studies Research Paper No. 9/2017, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2895117

Sandy Steel (Contact Author)

University of Oxford ( email )

Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 4AU
United Kingdom

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