Special Relationship Duty

Pronunciation: SPESH-ul ree-LAY-shun-ship DOO-tee

Torts › Duty of Care

Definition

Heightened duty of care arising from special relationships where one party has control over another or undertakes to provide protection. Examples: common carriers to passengers, innkeepers to guests, employers to employees, schools to students, hospitals to patients. Creates affirmative duty to act and protect.

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