last opportunity rule

last opportunity rule
a rule that makes the person who had the last opportunity to avoid an accident liable for it. At one time it was very important when a finding of contributory negligence meant that a party failed in his action but is less so now. Indeed, it has been suggested that there is no place for it: see Boy Andrew v. St Rognvald 1974 SC (HL) 70; Rouse v . Squires [1973] QB 889.

Collins dictionary of law. . 2001.

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