Public Entity Liability
/ˈpʌblɪk ˈɛntəti laɪəˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal responsibility of a government or public agency for torts or damages caused by its actions or omissions.
The municipality faced public entity liability for failing to maintain safe sidewalks.
Forms
- public entity liability
- public entity liabilities
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Commentary
Public entity liability often intersects with doctrines such as sovereign immunity, which may limit or bar claims against governmental bodies.
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