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A tort that occurs when a tortfeasor does not give the proper duty of care. (See also: negligence)Category: Small Claims Court & Lawsuits
Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary. Gerald N. Hill, Kathleen Thompson Hill. 2009.
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