negligence — The omission to do something which a reasonable man, guided by those ordinary considerations which ordinarily regulate human affairs, would do, or the doing of something which a reasonable and prudent man would not do. Negligence is the failure… … Black's law dictionary
negligence — The omission to do something which a reasonable man, guided by those ordinary considerations which ordinarily regulate human affairs, would do, or the doing of something which a reasonable and prudent man would not do. Negligence is the failure… … Black's law dictionary
ordinary negligence — noun : a failure to exercise or an absence of such care and diligence as a person of ordinary care, precaution, and diligence would exercise under the same or similar circumstances that is one of the three degrees of negligence recognized both at … Useful english dictionary
gross negligence — A classification as difficult as any classification according to degrees of negligence. 38 Am J1st Negl § 43. Negligence characterized by the want of even slight care. Acting, or omitting to act in a situation where there is a duty to act, not… … Ballentine's law dictionary
slight negligence — A classification as impracticable as any classification according to a concept of degrees of negligence. 38 Am J1st Negl § 45. An absence of that degree of care and vigilance which persons of extraordinary prudence and foresight are accustomed to … Ballentine's law dictionary
Comparative negligence — For other uses, see Negligence (disambiguation). Tort law … Wikipedia
degree — Extent, measure or scope of an action, condition or relation. Legal extent of guilt or negligence. Title conferred on graduates of school, college, or university. The state or civil condition of a person. The grade or distance one thing may be… … Black's law dictionary
degree — Extent, measure or scope of an action, condition or relation. Legal extent of guilt or negligence. Title conferred on graduates of school, college, or university. The state or civil condition of a person. The grade or distance one thing may be… … Black's law dictionary
O'Grady v. Sparling — Supreme Court of Canada Hearing: ? Judgment: October 4, 1960 Full case name … Wikipedia
care — Watchful attention; concern; custody; diligence; discretion; caution; opposite of negligence or carelessness; prudence; regard; preservation; security; support; vigilance. To be concerned with, and to attend to, the needs of oneself or another.… … Black's law dictionary
