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【每周一案】May 13, 2008 Causation 因果关系
Ryan v. New York Central R.R. Co.
35 N.Y. 210 (1866)
Ryan’s (P) home in Syracuse was destroyed by a fire which spread from Central’s (D) woodshed which had been ignited by a spark from Central’s (D) train engine either through careless management or insufficient condition. Ryan’s (P) house was 130 feet from the shed. Several other houses were destroyed. The court found in favor of Central (D), and Ryan (P) appealed.
Issue: When a person’s structure is set afire through his negligence or the negligence of his servant,is he liable for injury suffered to structures if all other to which the fire spreads?
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R.R. Co: Rail Road Company
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