Where can I find the record of the trial and other proceedings in the case of Palsgraf v Long Island Railroad Co., 248 NY 339 (1928)?
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The trial of this matter led to 3 appellate decisions, reported at 222 AD 166 (2d Dept 1927), 248 NY 339 (1928) (plenary decision), & 249 NY 511 (1928) (denying reargument). All 3 would have corresponding records & briefs, which may be found in at least the following places:
1) 248 NY 339: https://www.law.berkeley.edu/files/Palsgraf_Record.pdf (linked on Wikipedia page on the case);
2) any of the 3: other places cited in Prosser article and Posner book (see above-linked Wikipedia page);
3) 222 AD 166: in bound volumes at NY State Archives in Albany;
4) 248 NY 339 & 249 NY 511: in 1 or another format at NY State Library in Albany; and
5) all 3: in bound volumes at Fourth Department Library in Rochester.
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