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Karlan Torts Materials Fall 2015
Resource 12 . 2
35 minutes

Crosby v. Cox Aircraft Co.

Pam Karlan

Should courts extend strict liability towards hazardous instrumentalities—like airplanes? A pilot ran out of fuel while flying an aircraft owned and maintained by defendant. The plane crash landed on the plaintiff's garage, causing property damage.

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