Reasonable Care
/ˈriːzənəbəl keər/
Definitions
- (n.) The degree of care and caution that a reasonable person would exercise under similar circumstances to prevent harm or damage.
The court held that the defendant failed to exercise reasonable care, resulting in liability for negligence.
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Commentary
Reasonable care is a central concept in negligence law, balancing the conduct expected to prevent harm with what is practically feasible under the circumstances.
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