| Class Action Law and Practice Contributor(s): Cashman, Peter (Author), Cashman, P. K. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1862876673 ISBN-13: 9781862876675 Publisher: Federation Press OUR PRICE: $138.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2007 Annotation: The book is a practical guide to Australian class action law and practice. It examines federal and state class action statutory provisions and case law along with the representative action procedures available under the rules of the various Australian courts. There is also detailed coverage of statutory provisions which facilitate class action or group proceedings in the areas of discrimination, migration, trade practices, corporations law, industrial relations, and privacy. In addition, the book examines laws relating to fee arrangements, the funding of class action litigation, and costs. The use of class actions in particular areas of law is examined with particular reference to toxic torts, product liability, investor litigation, price fixing, immigration, and human rights. The book also provides comparative information on class action litigation in other jurisdictions including England and Wales, Canada, and the U.S. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | Torts |
| Dewey: 347.940 |
| LCCN: 2008360942 |
| Physical Information: 1.25" H x 6.16" W x 9.38" (2.51 lbs) 737 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This practical guide to Australian class action law and practice examines in detail federal and state class action statutory provisions and case law, along with the representative action procedures available under the rules of the various Australian courts. |