Denver & Rio Grande R.R. v. Peterson
Supreme Court of Colorado
69 P. 578 (Colo. 1902)
Relevant factsFree
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad (plaintiff) suffered property damage allegedly caused by the actions of Peterson (defendant), a wealthy warehouseman, and the railroad apparently sought to hold Peterson to a heightened standard of care because of his financial resources.
IssueFree
Whether a wealthy person is required to exercise a higher level of care than a less wealthy person.