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Multidefendant Settlements: The Impact of Joint and Several Liability

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  • Kornhauser, Lewis A
  • Revesz, Richard L

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  • Kornhauser, Lewis A & Revesz, Richard L, 1994. "Multidefendant Settlements: The Impact of Joint and Several Liability," The Journal of Legal Studies, University of Chicago Press, vol. 23(1), pages 41-76, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:ucp:jlstud:v:23:y:1994:i:1:p:41-76
    DOI: 10.1086/467916
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