Palsgraf

What is the difference between actual cause and proximate cause? What does the issue of proximate cause boil down to, and why do courts struggle with this concept?

Chapter 6 Read chapter 6 of the book: “Tort Law, 6th Edition” (by J. Stanley Edwards). After reading, answer the prompt in detail while using the book as a scholarly source. Cite the book in Bluebook format. Prompt: After reading Chapter 6, answer the following questions: 1. What is the difference between actual cause and […]

What is the primary concept that Palsgraf helped establish, and why is it important to negligence law?

Topic 3 Negligence Worksheet Provide substantive answers to the following questions. Negligence is made up of four basic elements. The first element, duty, includes a related concept of “standard of care”. Does that standard of care change depending on the defendant involved, and if so, how? What is the “reasonable prudent person” standard? What standard […]

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