rescue doctrine
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary
A rule in tort law that states that when a wrongdoer (tortfeasor) has negligently endangered the safety of another, the wrongdoer can be held liable for injuries suffered by a third person who attemps to rescue the person in danger.
Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.
August 19, 2010, 5:23 pm
