Res Ipsa Loquitur Means "The Thing Speaks for Itself" and It

question 82

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Res ipsa loquitur means "the thing speaks for itself" and it permits the jury to infer negligent conduct and causation from the mere occurrence of certain types of events.

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Definitions:

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King of France from 1715 to 1774, known for his lavish lifestyle and the significant debt accumulated during his reign.

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