Principle

TORT LAW — Negligence — Res Ipsa Loquitur — When Doctrine Applies and Its Evidentiary Effect

Area of law: TORT LAW
Court: Supreme Court

Res ipsa loquitur is an evidentiary rule, not a rule of law, allowing inference of negligence. It applies when facts are within defendant's knowledge and plaintiff lacks access. The principle applies to tort law and negligence. The rule enables justice where plaintiff cannot prove specific…

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