#1
In negligence law, what is the 'duty of care'?
A legal obligation to exercise a certain standard of care to avoid causing harm to others
ExplanationLegal obligation to prevent harm through standard care
#2
What is 'harm' in negligence law?
Any loss suffered by the plaintiff
ExplanationAny loss suffered by the plaintiff
#3
What is 'reasonable foreseeability' in negligence law?
The foreseeability of a particular type of harm by a reasonable person
ExplanationForeseeability of harm by a reasonable person
#4
What does 'breach of duty' entail in a negligence case?
Any failure to exercise duty of care
ExplanationFailure to meet duty of care
#5
What is 'contributory negligence'?
A doctrine that absolves the defendant of all liability if the plaintiff contributed to their own harm
ExplanationDefendant not liable if plaintiff contributed to harm
#6
What is 'comparative negligence'?
A doctrine that proportionately reduces the plaintiff's recovery based on their degree of fault
ExplanationReduces recovery based on plaintiff's fault
#7
What is 'loss of consortium' in negligence law?
A claim for damages related to the loss of companionship or intimacy
ExplanationDamages for loss of companionship
#8
What is 'standard of care' in negligence cases?
The minimum level of care required to avoid liability
ExplanationMinimum care level to avoid liability
#9
What is 'causation' in the context of negligence?
The link between the defendant's breach of duty and the plaintiff's harm
ExplanationLink between breach of duty and harm
#10
What is 'res ipsa loquitur'?
A Latin term meaning 'the thing speaks for itself'
ExplanationLatin term: the thing speaks for itself
#11
What does 'duty to mitigate damages' mean in negligence law?
The plaintiff's duty to prevent further harm after an accident
ExplanationPlaintiff's duty to prevent further harm
#12
What is 'vicarious liability'?
A form of liability that arises from a special relationship, such as employer-employee
ExplanationLiability from special relationships
#13
What is 'proximate cause' in negligence law?
The foreseeable cause that sets in motion the chain of events leading to an injury
ExplanationForeseeable cause leading to injury
#14
What is 'assumption of risk' as a defense in negligence?
A defense where the defendant claims the plaintiff consented to the known risk
ExplanationDefense: plaintiff consents to known risk