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dangerous-tendency test

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A quick definition of dangerous-tendency test:

The dangerous-tendency test is a way to determine if a person or animal has a tendency to cause harm or injury. This test is often used in cases where a dog has bitten someone, to decide if the owner is responsible for the injury. It helps to determine if the owner knew or should have known that their animal was likely to cause harm.

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Dangerous-Tendency Test

The dangerous-tendency test is a legal concept used to determine whether a person or animal has a propensity to cause harm or injury. This test is often used in cases involving dog bites, where the owner may be held liable for injuries caused by their animal. The test examines whether the animal has shown a tendency to be aggressive or dangerous in the past, and whether the owner knew or should have known about this behavior.

For example, if a dog has bitten someone in the past, this may be evidence of a dangerous tendency. If the owner knew about the dog's previous bite but failed to take reasonable precautions to prevent future bites, they may be held liable for any subsequent injuries caused by the dog.

Another example could be a person who has a history of violent behavior. If this person has a tendency to become aggressive and has a history of causing harm to others, this may be evidence of a dangerous tendency. If this person then causes harm to someone else, they may be held liable for their actions.

The dangerous-tendency test is used to determine whether a person or animal has a propensity to cause harm or injury. This test is important in cases where someone has been injured and the owner or responsible party may be held liable. By examining past behavior and whether the owner knew or should have known about any dangerous tendencies, the court can determine whether the owner was negligent in their actions. This test helps to ensure that owners take reasonable precautions to prevent harm to others and that they are held accountable if they fail to do so.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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