unnecessary exposure

unnecessary exposure
The failure to use ordinary care for one's own safety, that is, contributory negligence. Shevlin v American Mot. Acci. Asso. 94 Wis 180, 68 NW 866. Unnecessary exposure to danger is the equivalent of voluntary exposure to unnecessary danger. 29A Am J Rev ed Ins §§ 1174, 1175. See indecent exposure.

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