In this episode we look at one of the most fundamental aspects of the torts system: the ordinary person of reasonable prudence. We examine the case that practically created the doctrine (Vaughan v. Menlove). We see what Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. felt about this fictional person, and examine two other cases.

Wikipedia entry on Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

I was unable to find links to the other referenced cases.

 
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