Torts!

Resource 19 . 2

10 minutes

Sullivan v. Dunham : "The Exploding Tree Case"

Jonathan Zittrain,

Jordi Weinstock

Even if the dangerous activity in question is not illegal, should courts be allowed to find the actor "strictly liable" for any harm flowing from his or her activity?

New York Court of Appeals

161 N.Y. 290

1900-01-09

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