Lake v. Atlantic Works

Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts · Decided 1872-11-15

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Colt, J. In actions of this description, the defendant is liable for the natural and probable consequences of his negligent act or omission. The injury must be the direct result of the misconduct charged; but it will not be considered too remote if, according to the usual experience of mankind, the result ought to have been apprehended. The act of a third person, intervening and contributing a condition neces…

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