Lawsuits in a Market Economy

The Evolution of Civil Litigation

Stephen C. Yeazell

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Chicago University Press
04 May 2018

Law; Jurisprudence & general issues

Some describe civil litigation as little more than a drag on the economy; Others hail it as the solution to most of the country's problems. Stephen C. Yeazell argues that both positions are wrong. Deeply embedded in our political and economic systems, civil litigation is both a system for resolving disputes and a successful business model, a fact that both its opponents and its fans do their best to conceal.

Lawsuits in a Market Economy explains how contemporary civil litigation in the United States works and how it has changed over the past century. The book corrects common misconceptions-some of which have proved remarkably durable even in the face of contrary evidence-and explores how our constitutional structure, an evolving economy, and developments in procedural rules and litigation financing systems have moved us from expecting that lawsuits end in trial and judgments to expecting that they will end in settlements. Yeazell argues that today's system has in some ways overcome-albeit inconsistently-disparities between the rich and poor in access to civil justice. Once upon a time, might regularly triumphed over right. That is slightly less likely today-even though we continue to witness enormous disparities in wealth and power.

The book concludes with an evaluation of recent changes and their possible consequences.

By: Stephen C. Yeazell
Imprint: Chicago University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9780226546391
ISBN 10: 022654639X
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 04 May 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Stephen Yeazell is the Dallas P. Price and David G. Price Distinguished Professor of Law Emeritus at the University of California, Los Angeles and a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Reviews for Lawsuits in a Market Economy: The Evolution of Civil Litigation

Well-researched and well-informed, this book is a must-read for law students and anyone who complains about the impact of civil litigation on the US economy. --Tom Baker, University of Pennsylvania Law School Lawsuits in a Market Economy aims to understand civil litigation in the United States from a '10,000 foot view, ' comparing it to the past and thinking about what it will look like in the future. Unlike many '10,000-foot view' books, however, it is extraordinarily well-grounded: Yeazell has an unparalleled knowledge of civil litigation and a true commitment to providing empirical support for arguments, including historic trends. The book is a beautifully written, eminently readable, and important contribution to the literature on civil litigation. --William B. Rubenstein, Harvard Law School