Massachusetts Negligence Elements Explained

Summary

Negligence in Massachusetts involves a duty of care, breach, causation, and damages. Defenses include contributory and comparative negligence. For specific jury instructions, consult Massachusetts legal resources or a local attorney.

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in massachsuetts how is negligance diefined
In Massachusetts, negligence is generally defined as the failure to exercise the level of care that a reasonably prudent person would under similar circumstances. This involves a duty of care, a breach of that duty, causation, and resulting damages. For detailed jury instructions, consult Massachusetts legal resources.