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Understanding the “Good Samaritan” Doctrine

THE GOOD SAMARITAN DOCTRINE APPLIES WHERE A PROPERTY OWNER CHOOSES TO ACT (IN THE ABSENCE OF A LEGAL DUTY). Sometimes, a property owner chooses to act (for example, to repair a hazardous condition on property) when he or she has no legal duty to do so. The legal rule that applies in these cases is called… Read More »