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The plaintiffs, a group of citizens represented by Angel, sued Murray, the City Finance Director, for misappropriation of public funds, also referred to as a “gift of public funds.” The city had a five-year contract with the local garbage company, to pick-up all refuse within the city.
Supreme Court of Rhode Island | R.I. Sup. Ct., 113 R.I. 482, 322 A.2d 630 (1974)
Mrs. Pritchard inherited her husband’s interest in a reinsurance business, and with it a seat on the board, but did not attend board meetings or perform any duties.
Supreme Court of New Jersey | 87 N.J. 15 (N.J. 1981)
Osborne, plaintiff, purchased a deadly poison that was mislabeled from McMasters, the defendant. Osborne subsequently took the poison and died.
Supreme Court of Minnesota | 41 N.W. 543 (Minn.1889)
Plaintiff, Helen Palsgraf, bought a ticket from defendant, Long Island Railroad Company. While she was waiting on a platform for her train to arrive, two men were running to catch a different train.
Court of Appeals of New York | 248 N.Y. 339 (1928)
The plaintiff, Maria Thing, sued La Chusa for negligent infliction of emotional distress. Maria Thing learned that her son had been struck by an automobile, and she rushed to the scene.
Supreme of California | 771 P.2d 814 (Cal.1989)