Accessory Liability

Now available in paperback! Accessory liability in private law is of great importance. Claimants often bring claims against third parties who participate in wrongs. For example, the 'direct wrongdoer' may be insolvent, so a claimant might prefer a remedy against an accessory in order to obtain satisfactory redress. However, the law in this area has not received the attention it deserves. Criminal law recognizes that any person who 'aids, abets, counsels or procures' any offense can be punished a…