In this episode we define ratio decidendi, compare it to stare decisis, and use these frameworks to track the evolution of New York product liability law.

Langridge v. Levy
Winterbottom v. Wright
Thomas v. Winchester
Loop v. Litchfield
Losee v. Clute
Devlin v. Smith
Statler v. Ray
MacPherson v. Buick Motor Company
Wikipedia entry on Justice Benjamin Cardozo

 
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