United States v. Rossvally

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• determining that the fundamental elements of negligence represent the soundest rule for the Virgin Islands
• noting that a Banks analysis is not necessary because the definition of consideration is widely accepted
• explaining that, “in all premises liability actions,” “the foreseeability of harm is the touchstone of the existence of a land possessor’s duty of reasonable or ordinary care” (alterations and internal quotation marks omitted)
• adopting elements of negligence claim and then rejecting common law distinction between invitees, licensees, and trespassers
• adopting elements of negligence as substantive law before reviewing summary judgment decision
• stating summary judgment is not to be granted unless “the pleadings, discovery, and disclosures of materials on file, and any affidavits show that there is no genuine issue of material fact.

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