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ERIC Number: EJ407635
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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Chemistry, Courtrooms, and Common Sense. Part I: Negligence and Duty.
Gass, J. Ric
Journal of Chemical Education, v67 n1 p51-55 Jan 1990
Discussed are concepts involved in legal liability for laboratory accidents. The focus of this article is on negligence, duty, and responsibility issues. Highlighted are the basis of a lawsuit, negligent tort, duty and breech of duty, and cause and harm. Thirty-one cases are cited. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Court Litigation, Higher Education, Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Safety, Laws, Legal Responsibility, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Torts
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Guides - Non-Classroom
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Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners
Language: English
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