Res ipsa loquitur means "the thing that speaks for itself" in Latin. It allows plaintiffs to prove negligence without proving direct causation. Common examples include exploding glass bottles and falling flowerpots
Res ipsa loquitur establishes negligence when accident occurs without other explanation. Doctrine is adopted by most U.S. jurisdictions and California's Evidence Code 646. Presumption of negligence is rebuttable, allowing defendant to challenge it
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Res ipsa loquitur means "the thing speaks for itself" in Latin. Doctrine applies when circumstances make negligence obvious. Creates presumption of negligence without requiring specific proof
Res ipsa loquitur means "the thing that speaks for itself" in Latin. Doctrine evolved from a flour barrel falling from a window. Circumstantial evidence can shift burden of proof in negligence cases