wanton misconduct

An act, or a failure to act when there is a duty to do so, in reckless disregard of another’s rights, coupled with the knowledge that injury will probably result.

— Also termed wanton and reckless misconduct. [Cases: Negligence 275. C.J.S. Negligence §§ 98–103, 106–113.]

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双语律师郭敏，国际知名商学院金融专业，擅长翻译各类与金融衍生品与结构化产品相关的法律文件。