impact rule
impact rule 实际接触规则；击中规则；碰撞规则 在普通法上，若对因过失而给他人造成精神痛苦的情形判处损害赔偿金，则须以其发生有实际的身体接触为构成要件。这一规则在美国的绝大多数州已遭废弃。又可称为physical-impact rule。
IMPACT RULE
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.]