Reasonable Person

This lesson contains problems and questions concerning the Reasonable Person standard for negligence actions. The central issue in negligence is the duty of care. For the typical adult, the standard is the Reasonable Person of Ordinary Prudence under similar circumstances. This lesson will discuss that issue by focusing on the meaning of:


  • Reasonable person
  • Ordinary prudence
  • Similar circumstances

Lesson ID: 
TRT06
35 minutes
1L - First Year Lesson Topics, Torts

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