HDFS 3520 Lecture 3: HDFS 3520 lecture 3
29 Jan 2019
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Something that can be binding or not from previous court cases. The rule of law upon which a legal decision is made. Determines the rights and responsibilities of the parties to the lawsuit. V. l v. e. l. , 577 us. ___(2016)--> read and brief this case, and print it out. Tompkins walking along an established footpath next to railroad tracks in. As train goes by something hanging off the train. Case initially heard by federal district court in ny. Idea that the true law was emerging and could be found. Uniform laws amongst the states would be good for interstate commerce. 2nd circuit affirms district court ruling as federal courts are free to exercise their independent judgment as to what the law is. Because erie rr knew people walked along the path. Should have taken precautions to protect those individuals. 2nd circuit decision: upholds railroad negligent and awards tompkins his.
