»Liability for Nervous Shock under German Law and under Common Law«

Mental harm caused by witnessing an accident or some other terrible event often forms the basis of actions for damages. The author examines different issues in relation to this subject, both under German law and under common law, and draws together criteria for what is an adequate concept of liability. In particular, he sheds light on the possibility of a new Statute for a solatium in the event of the loss of a close relative under German law.