Talk:Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad Co.

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[edit] Name of case

A question has been raised on the actual title of this case-- not the abbreviated title, but the case name itself. The website of the New York Courts lists the name as Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad Company. [1] Defendant's actual name however apparently used the term Rail Road, not Railroad. Could someone with access to the North East reporter or official state reporter confirm the name used by the Court of Appeals in its decision? Thank you. Kablammo 02:47, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

LEXIS reports it as "Railroad" in the case name, so I've moved the article accordingly. Postdlf 15:19, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Influence of the case readability

Influence of the Case is something like 2 pages of a single paragraph. Could someone kind break that up please?

On the same note, while I as a 1L appreciate the analysis, can we get some cites as to who did the analysis? Or should the author just add his/her sig? --Psyphics_ΨΦ 17:01, 26 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Issue with the analysis

I do not think the analysis of the opinions is correct. The turning-point in the majority and dissenting opinion is the definition of proximate cause. Under Cardozo's definitation, there was no legal causation for her injuries, but under Andrews' there was. I believe this should be further discussed. Maybe I am not reading this blurb intelligently, but... —Preceding unsigned comment added by Dlapee (talk • contribs) 03:03, 5 November 2007 (UTC)