- original negligence
- A term pertinent to the last clear chance, referring to the negligence of the plaintiff in placing himself in the position of peril. 7 Am J2d Auto § 379. See primary negligence.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
original negligence
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