Case Law Overview

These flashcards cover key legal concepts and case outcomes related to negligence and liability from the provided notes.

Palsgraf V. Long Island Railroad

A case where Palsgraf was injured due to an explosion caused by a falling bag during the boarding of a train.

Negligence

A failure to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in like circumstances.

Proximate Cause

An act that directly results in injury or damage, which could be reasonably foreseen.

Merchantability

A legal concept implying that goods must be fit for the ordinary purposes for which such goods are used.

Birdsong V. Apple

A case where plaintiffs claimed iPods were unmerchantable due to potential hearing damage from high volume.

Implied Warranty of Merchantability

A warranty that assures that a product will meet a minimum level of quality and be fit for ordinary use.

Agency Relationship

A relationship where one party (the agent) acts on behalf of another (the principal), creating liability for the principal.

Bosse V. Brinker

A case where teens sued Chili's after crashing their car while being pursued by a customer of the restaurant.