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eggshell skull

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A quick definition of eggshell skull:

Term: Eggshell skull

Definition: Eggshell skull is a legal rule that says if someone hurts another person, they are responsible for all the harm caused, even if the person they hurt was more fragile than most people. For example, if someone with a skull as thin as an eggshell gets hit on the head and suffers a serious injury, the person who hit them is responsible for the injury, even if they didn't know about the thin skull. This rule means that people have to be careful not to hurt others, even if they are more delicate than most people.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: "Eggshell skull" is a legal principle that states that a defendant is responsible for all damages caused by their actions, even if the plaintiff had a pre-existing condition that made them more susceptible to injury. This means that a defendant cannot use the plaintiff's vulnerability as a defense in a tort claim.

For example, if a person with a skull as thin as an eggshell is hit on the head by a falling object, the defendant would be liable for any resulting injuries, even if the average person would not have been injured by the same object.

This principle is based on the idea that a defendant must take their victim as they find them, and cannot use the plaintiff's unique characteristics as an excuse for their own negligence.

Egelhoff v. Egelhoff (2001) | eggshell skull rule

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16:44
Yeah, I would have definitely gone to the hotel if I knew they booked a room for me. At the very least, it would be proper to show up personally and explain your extraneous circumstances
Law-Shark
16:44
Nah but it's in your name. I went to an ASD. I asked the school for an extra night and they gave it to me. You just need to plan things better.
Law-Shark
16:45
This is like peak disconenct between the male and female brain.
16:45
i think that's where i was confused then
Law-Shark
16:45
disconnect*
Law-Shark
16:45
You live and you learn
16:45
because i did let one of the staff know i'd be leaving early and thought that would be enough
16:46
but i was confused why i got an e-mail with a room cuz I didn't ask for it at all
Law-Shark
16:46
Well, you know now what to do.
16:47
well on their end they prob shouldn't just be buying hotel rooms for ppl who don't request it and then getting mad I didn't go
16:48
goof
16:48
Did you get any materials for admitted students day explaining that they would be booking hotel rooms?
16:49
there was an opt in on the form but I didn't select yes
16:49
Hmm, that's weird
16:50
i think it's unprofessional of them to call you like what if you had an emergency and had to leave? why is it their business why you didn't stay? not like they're lacking money and $100.00 hotel room is gona make them bankrupt
16:50
i figured it was an error and I was on the road so I didn't read into it. plus it would make more sense for it to be the night before cuz it started at 9am? so I was like uhhh and paid it no mind
16:51
@bigfatsloth: that's what i'm saying, they were gonna pay no matter what
16:54
"This is like peak disconenct between the male and female brain." like bffr
16:55
It was probably an administrative error then. I can't imagine why they would book hotel rooms for people that didn't select yes. I would maybe follow up with them and apologize for the misunderstanding to avoid any awkwardness
Denny
16:56
who watch that arsenal game
16:56
I'm a Chelsea fan unfortunately
damn why are yall fighting i the lsd.law gc
Denny
17:14
@ET025: but ur not watching champions league?
Denny
17:15
declan rice did a madness
17:20
@Denny: Not today. Doing more LSAT studying this afternoon, but I saw that. I think Chelsea missed out on him. (this is probably more suited for OT)
Does anyone have experience getting their aid package reconsidered at WashU? How long does it take to hear back after sending the form?
MrThickRopes
21:01
fo pm gon be good to us tmrw
Mr ropes is hopeful again so I am too
21:33
lets go ropes
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