degree of negligence

degree of negligence. One of the varying levels of negligence typically designated as slight negligence, ordinary negligence, and gross negligence. See NEGLIGENCE. [Cases: Negligence 272–276. C.J.S. Negligence §§ 88–113.] “Although the common law concept of degrees of negligence has been criticized or repudiated in many jurisdictions, the usefulness of the view at common law that […]

One of the varying levels of negligence typically designated as slight negligence, ordinary negligence, and gross negligence. See NEGLIGENCE. [Cases: Negligence 272–276. C.J.S. Negligence §§ 88–113.]