What is Due Care?
Refers to the effort made by an ordinarily prudent or reasonable party to avoid harm to another, taking the circumstances into account. It refers to the level of judgment, care, prudence, determination, and activity that a person would reasonably be expected to carry out under particular circumstances.
Further Reading
For more detailed information, see our related Torts terms:
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