Objectives:
- Explain “negligence per se”
- Explain “res ipsa loquitur” and its relation to negligence
Age Level: Late secondary school
National Standards: Complies with NBEA Business Law 2023 Standard I.1.G Analyze the relationship between ethics and the law and describe the law’s sources, the structure of the court system, different classifications of procedural law, and different classifications of substantive law:
I.1.G.9 Define “negligence per se” and give examples of circumstances under which it applies
I.1.G.10 Explain “res ipsa loquitur” and its relation to negligence
Materials:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Computers with internet access for students to explore additional resources
- Student handouts
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