Lee v. Sears Roebuck & Co.’s Empirical Analysis
1966
Citation profile
1 district ·
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Applies 28 U.S.C. § 1652 (Rules of Decision Act)
Relies on Erie Co v. Tompkins · West v. American Telephone & Telegraph Co. · Hawks v. Hamill · Supreme Lodge, Knights of Pythias v. Meyer · Ford Motor Company v. Lonon
Most-quoted passages
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“(1) One who sells any product in a defective condition unreasonably dangerous to the user or consumer or to his property is subject to liability for physical harm thereby caused to the ultimate user or consumer, or to his property if (a) the seller is engaged in the business of selling such a product, and (b) it is expected to and does reach the user or consumer without substantial change in the condition in which it is sold. (2) The rule stated in Subsection (1) applies although (a) the seller has exercised all possible care in preparation and sale of his product, and (b) the user or consumer has not bought the product from or entered into any contractual relation with the seller.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
How this case has been treated — in progress
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