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DUTY ISSUE [1 record]

Record 1 2008-09-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tort Law (common law)
CONT

The elements of the cause of action for negligence may ... be itemized as follows: 1. A duty, recognized by law, requiring conformity to a certain standard of conduct for the protection of others against unreasonable risks. This is commonly known as the "duty issue".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit des délits (common law)

Spanish

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