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Dellwo v. Pearson, 107 N.W.2d 859 (Minn. 1961)

            Children are often held to a lower standard of care—usually, the precautions expected of a child of similar age or experience. States sometimes depart from this rule depending on the nature of the tort—and the type of activity in which a child engages. The next two cases tackle this issue.