Tag: Collisions
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Comparative Negligence
Comparative Negligence in the United States Comparative Negligence Definition A doctrine whereby negligence is classified as "slight," "ordinary," or "gross." In such case, if the negligence of a defendant be gross, there may be a recovery, notwithstanding […]
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Comparative Negligence
Comparative Negligence in the United States Comparative Negligence Definition A doctrine whereby negligence is classified as "slight," "ordinary," or "gross." In such case, if the negligence of a defendant be gross, there may be a recovery, notwithstanding […]
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Liability
Liability in the United States Legal responsibility for an action or inaction that causes injury or loss. Liability extends to a broad range of situations where a plaintiff suffers injury at the hands of a defendant. Liability may be civil or criminal. In a civil context, liability may flow […]
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Liability
Liability in the United States Legal responsibility for an action or inaction that causes injury or loss. Liability extends to a broad range of situations where a plaintiff suffers injury at the hands of a defendant. Liability may be civil or criminal. In a civil context, liability may flow […]
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Burdens of Proof
Burdens of Proof (Causes of Action) This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of burdens of proof. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Causes of Action is provided. Finally, the subject of Agency Relationships in relation with burdens of proof is examined. Note […]
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Burdens of Proof
Burdens of Proof (Causes of Action) This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of burdens of proof. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Causes of Action is provided. Finally, the subject of Agency Relationships in relation with burdens of proof is examined. Note […]
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Contributory Negligence
Contributory Negligence in United States Contributory Negligence Definition Failure of one injured by the negligence of another to use ordinary care, which failure is a concurrent cause with that of such other person in producing the injury. (This definition of Contributory Negligence is […]
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Contributory Negligence
Contributory Negligence in United States Contributory Negligence Definition Failure of one injured by the negligence of another to use ordinary care, which failure is a concurrent cause with that of such other person in producing the injury. (This definition of Contributory Negligence is […]
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Acts Of God
Acts Of God in the United States Introduction to Acts Of God Technically, the rule that no one is responsible for an “act of God,” or force majeure as it is sometimes called, is not an excuse but a defense premised on a lack of causation. If a force of nature caused the harm, then…
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Acts Of God
Acts Of God in the United States Introduction to Acts Of God Technically, the rule that no one is responsible for an “act of God,” or force majeure as it is sometimes called, is not an excuse but a defense premised on a lack of causation. If a force of nature caused the harm, then…