Risk Management Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Adjudication | Ajudicial action leading to a judgment |
Appeal | An application to a higher court to correct or modify the judgment of a lower court |
Assumption of Risk | defense in a negligence action; a person who voluntarily exposes himself to a known danger may not recomer for the injury |
Breach of Contract | Failure. without legal excuse, to perform the obligations and terms of a contract |
Civil Action | A lawsuit instituted to protect a private right, as constrasted with actions to protect the rights of the state |
Common Law | The law developed for past decisions in American and English courts |
Contributory Negligence | Conduct on the part of the plaintiff that contributes to the plaintiff's injury |
Forseeability | An occurrence which a reasonable and prudent person would percieve and anticipate |
Governmental Function | Various activities of a political entity carried our for the protection and benefit of the general public |
Indemnify | To compensate onfor a loss or to reimburese one for expenses incurred |
In Loco Parentis | Acting as a parent with respect to the care and supervision of a child |
Negligence | Conduct falling below the standard of care required of a reasonable and prudent person in relation to the protections of others |
Proximate Cause | Something which produces a result, without which, the result could not have occurred |
Respondeat Superior | A legal rule that holds an employer liable for the negligent acts and actons of employees |
Tort | Civil worngs, not arising from a breach of a contract |
Ultra Vires Act | an action of a person which is outside the scope of authority granted by law |
Invitee | A person who goes upon the land or premises fo another by express or implied invitation |
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