Litigation
Feb. 6, 2001
Fact Track
An attorney must pack his bag with plenty of facts - and evidence to back them up - before he takes the next train to the courthouse. Although railroads may still be king, the question of foreseeability reigns supreme for them and other property owners sued in premises-liability cases. The rules regarding whether tracks must be fenced may not change, but the courts wants a full record before a foreseeability determination is made.
An attorney must pack his bag with plenty of facts - and evidence to back them up - before he takes the next train to the courthouse. Although railroads may still be king, the question of foreseeability reigns supreme for them and other property owners sued in premises-liability ca...
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