Palsgraphv. Long Island Railroad,

http://www.courts.state.ny.us/reporter/archives/palsgraf_lirr.htm

Nationwide Commercial - Butterfly Effect

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uslcwRF1Rdw

After readingPalsgraphv. Long Island Railroad,and watching the Nationwide Commercial - Butterfly Effect fromYoutube, please discuss the following:

[1] What were the facts of thePalsgraphCase?

[2] On what rule did the court determine that there was no liability in this case?

[3] Apply the notes as well as the holding inPalsgraphto the video fromYoutube:

[a] was the butterfly the cause in fact of the boat going through the roof?

[b] was it the proximate cause.

Please explain fully