American Litigiousness: Historical sources and reform efforts

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
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Author: Jane Vetter ISBN: 9783640186266
Publisher: GRIN Publishing Publication: October 13, 2008
Imprint: GRIN Publishing Language: English
Author: Jane Vetter
ISBN: 9783640186266
Publisher: GRIN Publishing
Publication: October 13, 2008
Imprint: GRIN Publishing
Language: English

Seminar paper from the year 2007 in the subject Cultural Studies - Miscellaneous, University of North Florida, 8 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: Thousands of lawsuits are discussed in courts in the United States every day, and there is a tremendous quantity of lawyers per capita. (Olson, Excerpt 1) Since other advanced democracies around the world cannot compete with such high numbers, experts, advocates, and ordinary people ask if there has been a litigation explosion, apparently leading to higher cost for society, and damaging the reputation of the American legal system and its participants. Many causes have been named such as greedy attorneys, whiny plaintiffs, and lavish insurance businesses. The following paper will discuss how the United States has become litigious and strongly refers to Thomas F. Burke's book Lawyers, Lawsuits, and Legal Rights, which gives structural explanations and case studies. Furthermore, the essay will examine how reasonable Burke argues, and look into reform possibilities and the progress made.

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Seminar paper from the year 2007 in the subject Cultural Studies - Miscellaneous, University of North Florida, 8 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: Thousands of lawsuits are discussed in courts in the United States every day, and there is a tremendous quantity of lawyers per capita. (Olson, Excerpt 1) Since other advanced democracies around the world cannot compete with such high numbers, experts, advocates, and ordinary people ask if there has been a litigation explosion, apparently leading to higher cost for society, and damaging the reputation of the American legal system and its participants. Many causes have been named such as greedy attorneys, whiny plaintiffs, and lavish insurance businesses. The following paper will discuss how the United States has become litigious and strongly refers to Thomas F. Burke's book Lawyers, Lawsuits, and Legal Rights, which gives structural explanations and case studies. Furthermore, the essay will examine how reasonable Burke argues, and look into reform possibilities and the progress made.

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