Johnson v. Rinesmith’s Empirical Analysis
1970
Citation profile
2 federal appellate · 14 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on 230 So. 2d 143 - Griffis v. Hill · 116 So. 2d 421 - Tamiami Gun Shop v. Klein · Florida Southern Railway Co. v. Hirst · 226 So. 2d 684 - Atlas Properties, Inc. v. Didich · Florida Railway Co. v. Dorsey
Most-quoted passages
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“that contributory negligence commonly does not bar recovery for harm caused by defendant's reckless disregard for the plaintiff's safety, unless the plaintiff is similarly reckless ... ... This reckless or wanton disregard may result in the elimination of contributory negligence as an issue in the case, but it is not classified as an intentional wrong.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage“Our Supreme Court has indicated that contributory negligence is not a defense to willful and wanton misconduct.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage“a claim for punitive damages survives the death of the tortfeasor.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage
How this case has been treated — in progress
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