Learned Hand Formula

Опубликовано: 13 Апрель 2026
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Wondering how to use the Learned Hand Formula (B is less than P x L)? In this episode I explain the formula and how to use it on a law school exam, and in the practice of law.

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Today I want to talk to you about the Learned Hand formula, which comes out of the US v Carroll case that I discussed in another episode. In establishing that the defendant had breached his duty of care, Judge Learned Hand decided to discuss unreasonableness by using algebra rather than English.

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