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step-in-the-dark rule

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A quick definition of step-in-the-dark rule:

The step-in-the-dark rule is a law that says if you go into a place you don't know in the dark, you have to be careful and check for any dangerous things before you keep going. Negligence is when someone doesn't act with enough care and causes harm to someone else. There are different types of negligence, like active negligence (when someone does something that causes harm) and passive negligence (when someone doesn't do something they should have done to prevent harm). Gross negligence is when someone is extremely careless and causes harm on purpose or without caring about the consequences.

A more thorough explanation:

In tort law, the step-in-the-dark rule states that a person who enters an unfamiliar area in the dark has a duty to refrain from proceeding until they ascertain the existence of any dangerous obstacles, unless there is unusual stress. This means that if someone enters a dark area they are not familiar with, they must take reasonable steps to ensure their safety before proceeding.

For example, if someone is walking in a park at night and comes across a dark area they are not familiar with, they should stop and assess the area for any potential hazards before proceeding. If they fail to do so and are injured, they may be found to have contributed to their own injury through their negligence.

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