The Recovery of Non-Pecuniary Loss in European Contract Law (The Common Core of European Private Law)

By: Vernon Valentine Palmer

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Synopsis: This is the first comprehensive work to capture the rise of moral damages (non-pecuniary loss) in European contract law through a historical and comparative analysis. Unique features of this study include the first classification scheme of the systems into liberal, moderate and conservative regimes, a taxonomy of non-pecuniary loss drawn from a European-wide jurisprudence, and a comprehensive bibliography of the subject. Written by a leading academic on comparative law, Palmer's precise and practical insights on Europe's leading cases will be of great interest to academic researchers and practitioners alike. The first comprehensive study of non-pecuniary loss in European contract law. A broad comparative and historical perspective covering twelve countries and both civil law and common law traditions. Precise and practical insights focused on Europe's leading cases.