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The Role Of "Stories" In Civil Jury Judgments, Reid Hastie
The Role Of "Stories" In Civil Jury Judgments, Reid Hastie
University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform
A brief review of psychological theories of juror decision making is followed by an introduction to "explanation-based" theories of judgment. Prior empirical studies of explanation-based processes in juror decision making are then reviewed. An original empirical study of jurors' judgments concerning liability for punitive damages is presented to illustrate the explanation-based approach to civil decisions.
On Recovery In Tort For Pure Economic Loss, Eileen Silverstein
On Recovery In Tort For Pure Economic Loss, Eileen Silverstein
University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform
Pure economic loss is not considered a recoverable harm in tort law. Professor Silverstein asks, "Why not?"