impact rule

impact rule. Torts. The common-law requirement that physical contact must have occurred to allow damages for negligent infliction of emotional distress. • This rule has been abandoned in most jurisdictions. — Also termed physical-impact rule. [Cases: Damages 50. C.J.S. Damages § 96; Torts §§ 74, 80–81, 83.]

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词条贡献者

译者Natalie，在一家西班牙律师事务所的北京办公室担任全职法律翻译，擅长翻译涉及医疗健康领域的法律文件。