Benjamin Cardozo

Benjamin Cardozo was an influential American jurist and Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1932 to 1938. Prior to that, he served as a judge on the New York Court of Appeals. Cardozo is known for his significant contributions to legal philosophy and the development of tort law, particularly the concept of duty of care. His writings and opinions emphasized the importance of justice and social policy in legal decisions. Cardozo's work shaped modern American law, and he is often cited as one of the most important legal thinkers of the 20th century.