Case Brief

In preparation for this area of practice, you have been asked to research and analyze the famous case of Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad Co., 248 N.Y. 339 (1928). LINK: http://www.courts.state.ny.us/reporter/archives/palsgraf_lirr.htm.

OR

https://nycourts.gov/reporter/archives/palsgraf_lirr.htm

Instructions

Once you have reviewed the Palsgraf case, draft a case brief that includes all of the following components/headings:

Case name and citation (per the Bluebook)

Facts and Procedural History

Rule of Law

Analysis or Court’s Reasoning

Conclusion or Disposition of the case (holding)

Summarize any concurrence or dissent, if any.

2.  In your brief, analyze and explain why the court held that the Defendant’s conduct did not create an unreasonable risk of harm to the Plaintiff? This point should be addressed in the Analysis section of your case brief.