1. A lawful act performed in a wrongful manner. [Cases: Negligence 200. C.J.S. Negligence §§ 5–13, 15–20, 33, 64.]
2. More broadly, a transgression or trespass; MALFEASANCE. Cf. NONFEASANCE. — misfeasant, adj. — misfeasor, n.
1. A lawful act performed in a wrongful manner. [Cases: Negligence 200. C.J.S. Negligence §§ 5–13, 15–20, 33, 64.]
2. More broadly, a transgression or trespass; MALFEASANCE. Cf. NONFEASANCE. — misfeasant, adj. — misfeasor, n.