Injury - Law Dictionary Search Results
abuse
put to improper or excessive use [ narcotics] 2 a : to inflict physical or emotional mistreatment or injury on (as one's child) purposely or through negligence or neglect and often on a regular basis b :
dangerous instrument
dangerous instrument : an object capable of causing bodily injury either because of an inherent quality or because of the manner in which it is used called also
Otherwise than under normal circumstances
not being in the usual course but apparently under suspicious circumstances if not caused by burns or bodily injury, Shanti v. State of Haryana, 1991 (1) SCC 371. The terms 'normal circumstances' apparently means not the natural
Keep your definitions linked to case research
trespass
a willful act or active negligence as distinguished from a mere omission of a duty that causes an injury to or invasion of the person, rights, or esp. property of another ;also : the common-law form of
Law Reform (UK)
than one action against joint or several tortfeasors in respect of damages which are the result of a tort and provides for contribution between the tortfeasors. By s. 6 of the L.R. Act, 1935:- (1) Where damage
wrongful life
advice or treatment provided to the parents by a physician or health-care provider ;also : the life or injury at issue in such a claim [recovery for wrongful life] NOTE: Wrongful life claims have usually been rejected
Quia timet
Quia timet, is the right to be protected against anticipated future injury that cannot be prevented by the present action. The doctrine of 'quia timet' permits equitable relief based on
Remitter of actions to County Court
any action brought in the High Court where (1) the plaintiff's claim is founded either on contract or tort and the amount claimed or remaining in dispute does not exceed 100l., whether the counterclaim (if any) exceeds
Res ipsa loquitur
Res ipsa loquitur (the thing speaks for itself), a phrase used in actions for injury by negligence where no proof of negligence is required beyond the accident itself, which is such as necessarily
Married women's property
any property as if she were a feme sole; (2) render herself or be rendered liable for any tort contract, debt, or obligation; (3) sue, and be sued in contract, tort or otherwise; and (4) be subject
- ‹ Prev
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- Next ›
- Last »
Try the research workspace - 7 days free