family purpose rule

Torts. The principle that a vehicle’s owner is liable for injuries or damage caused by a family member’s negligent driving.

• Many states have abolished this rule.

— Also termed family-purpose doctrine; family-automobile doctrine; family-car doctrine. Cf. GUEST STATUTE. [Cases: Automobiles 195(5). C.J.S. Motor Vehicles § 843.]

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