Your assignment is to answer the two questions raised Amtrak on its appeal using the principles of tort law and

negligence discussed in class and in your text along with the facts of the case as described above. In answering

these two questions, you must choose a position $$ either in favor of Amtrak or in favor of Ms$.$ Vapors $$ and try

and support your position accordingly. Note: Even if you do not think the railroad was negligent, please address

the second question $($i$.$e$.,$ assuming the railroad was negligent, was its negligence the proximate cause of the

plaintiff$$s injury$).$