Under the Doctrine, a Defendant Who Owes the Plaintiff No

question 29

Short Answer

Under the doctrine, a defendant who owes the plaintiff no duty of protection is still liable if he or she begins to protect the plaintiff and does so negligently.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one nerve cell to another, influencing a wide range of bodily functions and behaviors.

Rh Incompatibility

A condition in which antibodies produced by the mother are transmitted to the child, possibly causing brain damage or death.

Androgens

Male sex hormones.

Prenatal Development

The developmental journey from fertilization to delivery inside the uterus.