Res Ipsa Loquitur

Pronunciation: RACE IP-suh LOK-wi-tur

Torts › Negligence

Definition

The thing speaks for itself. A doctrine allowing circumstantial evidence of negligence when: (1) accident normally doesn't occur without negligence, (2) instrumentality was in defendant's exclusive control, and (3) plaintiff did not contribute to injury.

Related terms

• Negligence — A tort based on the defendant's failure to exercise reasonable care, resulting in harm to the plaintiff. Negligence…

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