Essays about: "tort law"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 23 essays containing the words tort law.

  1. 16. Sufficiently Serious : How clear must a Member State´s breach of Community law be to make it liable?

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för beteende-, social- och rättsvetenskap

    Author : Fredrik Olsson; David Köröndi; [2008]
    Keywords : EU Tort Law; Member State Liability;

    Abstract : In the autumn of 2007, the Swedish Chancellor of Justice rejected a claim for damages by an individual against the Swedish state on the grounds that the breach was not to be regarded as sufficiently serious. The claim for damages was based on the Swedish custom authority’s confiscation of alcoholic beverages imported to Sweden by individuals, an act that the ECJ had found contrary to Community law. READ MORE

  2. 17. When the Swedish police ring the doorbell, are their Canadian colleagues in the hallway? - A study of Swedish and Canadian search and seizure law

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Emma Broddesson; [2006]
    Keywords : Komparativ rätt; Processrätt; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : This thesis aims at presenting the differences and similarities between the Swedish and Canadian legal system, by means of search and seizure regulations. In doing this I hope to provide the readers, whether it is a Swede or a Canadian, with a perspective on their own legal system. READ MORE

  3. 18. Alcohol provider liability, will such a regulation be adopted in Sweden ?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Anna af Jochnick; [2005]
    Keywords : Skadeståndsrätt; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : This thesis discusses the concept of alcohol provider liability. This more recent form of liability has become a popular tool when dealing with alcohol related accidents and aims to make alcohol providers, whether of commercial or private nature, liable for irresponsible service to their patrons or guests. READ MORE

  4. 19. Liability for Pure Economic Loss in English and Swedish Law of Tort - a comparative analysis with special regard to problems concerning misrepresentation in non-contractual relations

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Linn Wredström; [2004]
    Keywords : Komparativ rätt; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : According to Chapter 2 Section 2 of the Swedish Tort Liability Act, pure economic loss arising in non-contractual relations shall be compensated if the tortfeasor has caused the loss through the commission of a crime. Although never intended, until recently, the general view was that in the absence of legislation, damages could only be awarded for pure economic loss outside contractual relations if suffered in connection with a crime. READ MORE

  5. 20. Questions on The Liability of Classification Societies. Responsibility or recovery?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Martin Posch; [2004]
    Keywords : Sjörätt; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The main question raised is if it is possible to hold a classification society liable, if performing their surveys in an unacceptable matter, and on which grounds. The question is effected by the specific rules and regulations concerning safety at sea, as well as general contract and tort law. READ MORE