Original Negligence Law and Legal Definition
Original Negligence is a term pertinent to the last clear chance doctrine. It refers to the negligence of the plaintiff in placing himself in the position of peril. In order for the doctrine of last clear chance to become operative, there must have been original negligence on the part of plaintiff. [Ryans v. Blevins, 159 F. Supp. 234 (D. Del. 1958)]
Legal Definition list
- Original Jurisdiction
- Original Issue Discount – OID [Internal Revenue]
- Original Filing Basis
- Original Equipment Manufacturer Vehicle
- Original Equipment Manufacturer
- Original Negligence
- Original Numismatic Item
- Original of a Writing or Recording
- Original Political Item
- Original Power Of Attorney
- Original Precedent