United Zinc & Chemical Co. v. Britt, 258 U.S. 268 (1922), was a case decided by the Supreme Court of the United States that limited liability for landowners regarding injuries to child trespassers.
| United Zinc & Chemical Co. v. Britt | |
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| Submitted March 13, 1922 Decided March 27, 1922 | |
| Full case name | United Zinc & Chemical Co. v. Britt |
| Citations | 258 U.S. 268 (more) 42 S. Ct. 299; 66 L. Ed. 615 |
| Case history | |
| Prior | Kans.Gen.Stats., 1915, §7323, 7324 264 F.7d 5 (8th Cir.) |
| Holding | |
| Judgement reversed. | |
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| Case opinions | |
| Majority | Holmes |
| Dissent | Clarke, joined by Taft, Day |
Holding edit
The court held that a landowner was not liable under the attractive nuisance doctrine if the child had not been attracted to the land by the condition that injured him. This case has since been overturned.
See also edit
External links edit
- Text of United Zinc & Chemical Co. v. Britt, 258 U.S. 268 (1922) is available from: Justia Library of Congress