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Mimi

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In Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad, Palsgraf was hurt at a train station by equipment that fell on her during an explosion. The New York high court held that the railroad was liable for negligence in protecting its patrons.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

In Stewart v. Federated Department Stores, a woman was murdered in a Bloomingdale's parking lot in Connecticut. The court held the store:
 a. met its duty of care and so was not liable b. was strictly liable to the woman
  c. would have been negligent if it had not had a security guard, but it had one and so was not liable despite the murder
  d. intentionally harmed the woman e. none of the other choices



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Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

e



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