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· 10/4/1966

LaFaso v. LaFaso

Citations

  • 223 A.2d 814
  • 126 Vt. 90
  • 1966 Vt. LEXIS 169

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • foresight of harm lies at foundation of negligence; actionable negligence is made out only when it appears that prudent person, in like circumstances, should have reasonably anticipated harm
  • foresight of harm lies at foundation of negligence; actionable negligence is made out only when it appears that prudent person, in like circumstances, should have reasonably anticipated harm
  • the charge “is not to be considered piecemeal, but with an eye to its general content”
  • the charge 'is not to be considered piecemeal, but with an eye to its general content'
  • existence of negligence is ordinarily question for finder of fact, and can be ruled as a matter of law only where facts are so undisputed and conclusive that but one reasonable inference is available
  • existence of negligence is ordinarily question for finder of fact, and can be ruled as a matter of law only where facts are so undisputed and conclusive that but one reasonable inference is available

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Judges: Holden, Shangraw, Barney, Smith, Iceyser

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