Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
turntable doctrine — n. Another term for “attractive nuisance,” so called because railroad turntables are known to attract children who can be harmed by playing on them. The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy Hackney… … Law dictionary
turntable doctrine — Also termed attractive nuisance doctrine (attractive nuisance doctrine). This doctrine requires the owner of premises not to attract or lure children into unsuspected danger or great bodily harm, by keeping thereon attractive machinery or… … Black's law dictionary
turntable cases — Cases involving an injury to a child on a turntable which elucidate the doctrine of attractive nuisance. 38 Am J1st Negl § 143. See attractive nuisance … Ballentine's law dictionary
attractive nuisance doctrine — The principle followed in many jurisdictions, but with some diversity of opinion as to the requisite conditions for its application, that one who maintains or permits upon his premises a condition, instrumentality, machine, or other agency which… … Ballentine's law dictionary
Linn Products — Infobox Company company name = Linn Products Limited company company type = Private Limited Company foundation = February 19, 1973 location = Glasgow, Scotland key people = Ivor Tiefenbrun industry = Home entertainment equipment manufacturing… … Wikipedia
India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… … Universalium
nuisance — nui·sance / nüs əns, nyüs / n [Anglo French nusaunce, from Old French nuire to harm, from Latin nocēre]: something (as an act, object, or practice) that invades or interferes with another s rights or interests (as the use or enjoyment of… … Law dictionary
42 cm Haubitze M. 14/16 — Infobox Weapon name=42 cm L/15 Küstenhaubitze M. 14 caption=The 42 cm L/15 Küstenhaubitze M. 14 preparing to fire origin=Austria Hungary type=superheavy siege howitzer is ranged= is bladed= is explosive= is artillery=yes is vehicle= is UK=… … Wikipedia
attractive nuisance — noun anything on your premises that might attract children into danger or harm their swimming pool is an attractive nuisance; they should fence it in • Hypernyms: ↑nuisance * * * noun : something (as a turntable or scaffold) unsafe and… … Useful english dictionary
List of common misconceptions — This incomplete list is not intended to be exhaustive. This is a list of current, widely held, false ideas and beliefs about notable topics which have been reported by reliable sources from around the world. Each has been discussed in published… … Wikipedia
