ERIC Number: EJ403826
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1990
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The Threat of Litigation Has a Chilling Effect.
Rist, Marilee C.
Executive Educator, v12 n3 p18 Mar 1990
According to the American Tort Reform Association's (ATRA) survey of secondary school principals, concern about liability was cited for cutting back or terminating many activities. ATRA recommends some major legislative change including reform of the doctrine of joint and several liability, and placing limits on noneconomic and punitive damage awards. (MLF)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Lawyers, Legal Problems, Legal Responsibility, School Law, Secondary Education, Torts
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Policymakers; Administrators; Practitioners
Language: English
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