PALSGRAF V. LONG ISLAND R.R. CO.
Ct. of App. of N.Y., 248 N.Y. 339,162 N.E. 99 (1928)
NATURE OF THE CASE: Railroad (D) appealed a judgment which affirmed the trial court's
holding that D was responsible for injuries to Palsgraf (P) resulting from an explosion.
FACTS: Mrs. Palsgraf (P) was standing on a platform after she bought a ticket from R.R.
(D) when two men ran to catch a train which was pulling out from the platform. The first man
jumped aboard safe and sound. The second man who was carrying a package was helped by a
guard on the station and one on the train who had kept the door open so these two men could
jump aboard. In the process of boarding in this manner the package the man was carrying fell
and exploded. It was a package of small size, about fifteen inches long, and was covered by
a newspaper. In fact, it contained fireworks, but there was nothing in its appearance to
give notice of its contents. The shock of the explosion threw down some scales at the other
end of the platform, many feet away. The scales struck P, causing injury. P sued D and was
awarded damages. D appealed. The Appellate Division affirmed. D appealed.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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