Question
In the context of tort law, what does the term "res ipsa
loquitur" mean?Solution
a) The thing speaks for itself "Res ipsa loquitur" means "the thing speaks for itself." It is a legal doctrine that allows a plaintiff to establish a presumption of negligence based on the circumstances of the accident.
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