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Palsgraf V. Long Island Railroad
Palsgraf v. Long Island Rail is one of the most influential court cases of the 19th century. The case tested the rules of negligence. The case was first heard in a jury court and the jury sided with the plantiff. The case was then brought to the Court of Appeals of New York, There the Appelate division was divided.
The case was argued on Febuary 24, 1928, in the Courts of Appeal of New York. The dividing Appelant was Pound, Lehman, Kellogg, who concurred with Justice Cardozo. Craine, O’Brien concurred with Andrews.
The case concerned an intending passenger who stood on the platform at the station waiting for her train’s arrival. During this time another passenger bound for a different train rushed to board his train that was already in motion. The man was carrying a small package covered by a newspaper as he was attempting to board the moving train. The man as he was attempting to catch the train became seemingly unsteady as ...