· 10/4/1966
LaFaso v. LaFaso
Citations
- 223 A.2d 814
- 126 Vt. 90
- 1966 Vt. LEXIS 169
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- 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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