res ipsa loquitur adj.
A Latin phrase meaning ‘the thing speaks for itself’. A rule of evidence whereby the negligence of an alleged wrongdoer can be inferred from the fact that the accident happened. If a judge accepts this argument the burden falls on the defendant to prove they were not professionally negligent.... ...
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