- 1 Marks
Question
In tort, res ipsa loquitur means _____________________.
Answer
The thing speaks for itself
Explanation: “Res Ipsa Loquitur” is a legal doctrine used in tort law where the nature of an accident implies negligence due to the facts being so apparent that no further explanation is needed.
- Tags: Legal Maxims, Negligence, Short Answer, Tort Law
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Law of Tort
- Series: NOV 2013
- Uploader: Theophilus