res ipsa loquitur Hear it!

res ipsa loquitur Definition

res ipsa loquitur (ip′sə läk′wə tər)

the thing speaks for itself

Etymology: L

res ipsa loquitur Law Definition

n

Latin

The thing speaks for itself. An evidentiary rule in torts that the very fact that an accident occurred is enough to provide a prima facie case of negligent behavior. Rear-ending another automobile is an example, showing failure to maintain a safe distance on the part of the rear-ender.

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