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Manifestor_of_Light

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37. Yes it is a stronger case.

Sat Oct 10, 2015, 10:57 PM

Oct 2015

In law school this is called "you take the plaintiff as you find them". In other words, the defendant's responsibility is not lessened legally because the plaintiff has a thin skull, or some other physical defect, or is emotionally sensitive.

The plaintiff's condition does not mitigate any duty of care that the defendant may have.

And yes I am a lawyer but I do not play one on TV.

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