Tort Law

Good Samaritan Law

/ good suh-MAIR-ih-tun law /

Definition

Statutes protecting those who render emergency aid in good faith.

Used in Context

“Good Samaritan laws encourage bystanders to assist accident victims.”

Etymology

◈ Biblical: parable of the Good Samaritan

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