Herd Liability
/ˈhɜrd ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal responsibility imputed to a person for the acts of a group (herd) under certain circumstances, often in the context of animals or collective liability scenarios.
The farmer was held liable under herd liability for damages caused by his roaming cattle.
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Commentary
Typically applied in contexts involving animals or collective responsibility, herd liability underscores imputed legal responsibility without direct fault.
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