Railroad Spark Fire Liability: A Problem in Nineteenth Century Tort Law
Author:
De Simone, Peter George, Corcoran Department of History, University of Virginia
De Simone, Peter George, Corcoran Department of History, University of Virginia
Advisor:
Abstract:
The paper focuses on the uniform tendency in spark fire liability law that appears in the late 19th century. The concept of a liability spectrum is used to pinpoint legal developments in this trend.
Degree:
MA (Master of Arts)
MA (Master of Arts)
Keywords:
Railroad law -- United States, Locomotive sparks, Tort liability of corporations -- United States
Railroad law -- United States, Locomotive sparks, Tort liability of corporations -- United States
Notes:
Digitization of this thesis was made possible by a generous grant from the Jefferson Trust, 2015.
Language:
English
English
Rights:
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Issued Date:
1977/08
1977/08
