Business Law: Negligence Per Se and Res Ipsa Loquitur

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