9780260671837 - A Treatise on the Law of Personal Injuries, Vol. 2 of 3: Including Employer's Liability, Master and Servant and the Workmen's Compensation Acts (Classic Reprint) de... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book navigates the legal doctrines of assumption of risk and contributory negligence in comprehensive detail. Arising from common law principles, these doctrines shape the landscape of master-servant employment relationships. Their distinct yet connected nature is carefully outlined, providing readers with a thorough understanding of how the defenses operate in the context of employer liability. Cases throughout history illustrate how these principles have been applied in courts, offering valuable insights into their evolution and interpretation. The author delves into the complexities of ordinary and extraordinary risks, shedding light on the factors that determine an employee's assumption of inherent dangers. Moreover, the impact of employee knowledge, obviousness of risks, and employer promises to remedy hazardous conditions are meticulously examined. By exploring these concepts, the book enhances our understanding of the delicate balance between employer and employee responsibilities in ensuring workplace safety. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.