Case Study of Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad Co. Andrew William Pence Liberty University Abstract Palsgraf was severely injured due to a blast that shook the railroad station. The unmarked package of fireworks that was dropped by another party boarding a moving train caused the explosion. The explosion caused large iron scales to fall on Plasgrof. As a result‚ Palsgraf sued the Long Island Railroad for the conductor’s negligence‚ whom she blames for pulling the commuter on the train. Which
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Introduction of damages – Tashishana Sam General damages – Tumusiime Clare Special damages – Apili Charity Nominal damages – Nambooze Gladys Contemptuous damages – Akiteng Doreen Punitive damages – Tumusiime Clare Contemptuous damages – Akiteng Doreen Exemplary damages – Abaho Elizabeth Liquidated damages – Abaho Elizabeth Unliquidated damages – kayesu Claire Speculative‚ ordinary‚ damage for loss of reputation and aggravated damages. Damages These are compensation
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Pfeffel Djanie BUS 215-030 Assignment #1 – Ch. 9 Case Opener‚ pp. 224 September 17‚ 2017 STATEMENT OF FACTS (Palsgraf v. LIRR‚ p. 224) The Plaintiff‚ Ms. Palsgraf was trying to purchase a ticket at a railroad‚ when a man carrying a package rushed to board a train. This train was owned by the long island railroad. Two railroad employees tried to help him. In the process‚ the package containing fireworks fell and the contents exploded. As a result of the explosion‚ some scales at the other end of
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The Damage of Rollkur Over 80% of dressage and show jumping equines have damage in their necks due to Rollkur. But what exactly is rollkur? Rollkur is a German word meaning hyperflexion in a horse’s neck‚ most prominent in dressage and showjumping‚ but is also found in almost every other discipline. Equestrians need to understand the difference between being “on-the-bit” and hyperflexion. A picture of Rollkur in a dressage event. Picture By Theresa Sandin-Sustainable Dressage. There
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Damages Compensation for causing loss or injury through negligence or a deliberate act‚ or a court’s estimate or award of a sum as a fine for breach of a contract or of a statutory duty. Types of damages include (1) General: damages that are presumed in law and follow indirectly from a wrong. They need not be specifically-claimed or proved to have been sustained‚ and are awarded also where an injury or loss (such as physical pain and mental anguish) cannot be precisely estimated. (2) Special (or
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Final Exam Multiple Choice Review Questions (15%) CHAPTER 9 1. Facilities that rent shared space‚ services and management only to new businesses are called a. industrial parks. b. community development centers. c. shopping centers. d. business incubators. REF: p. 268 4. A good reason for relocating a typical manufacturing business is to a. stabilize income taxes. b. increase customer traffic. c. be closer to raw materials. d. provide free-flow space. REF: p. 267 6. For small service
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seen its fair share of problems with the top being damaged by lightening at one time‚ and structural damage due to earthquakes over time. Thankfully‚ it has been repaired as and when the damage occurred and as a result it remains a marvel for generations to see.The entire Qutub Minar complex is a well maintained property with lush gardens. The guides do not harass and an official audio tour is available at a nominal price if you would rather do your own sightseeing.The complex also houses the Iron Pillar
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Facts: All facts in this case were established by the plaintiff in that the defendant called no witnesses and the plaintiff called seven witnesses (Palsgraf vs. Long Island RY. CO.). On August 24‚ 1924 between the hours of ten and eleven in the morning‚ the plaintiff‚ Helen Palsgraf‚ along with her two daughters were at the East New York station waiting to board a train. This station is owned and operated by the Long Island Railroad Company that is organized in the state of New York. A large crowd
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION SPECIAL LEAVE PETITION (NO.) 22337 OF 2008 IN THE MATTER OF: BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA … PETITIONER … RESPONDENTS VERSUS BONNIE FOI LAW COLLEGE & ORS. ____________________________________________________ FINAL REPORT OF THE 3-MEMBER COMMITTEE ON REFORM OF LEGAL EDUCATION ____________________________________________________ Pursuant to orders of the Supreme Court dated June 29‚ 2009 and October 6‚ 2009 and as approved
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Helen Palsgraf‚ Respondent‚ v The Long Island Railroad Company‚ Appellant. Court of Appeals of New York Argued February 24‚ 1928 Decided May 29‚ 1928 248 NY 339 CITE TITLE AS: Palsgraf v Long Is. R.R. Co. [*340] OPINION OF THE COURT CARDOZO‚ Ch. J. Plaintiff was standing on a platform of defendant ’s railroad after buying a ticket to go to Rockaway Beach. A train stopped at the station‚ bound for another place. Two men ran forward to catch it. One of the men reached the
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