In the common conception, the doctrine of negligence per se holds individuals or organizations automatically liable for the violation of a statute or regulation. The discerning practitioner should be aware of the many jurisdictions in which this general principle is subject to numerous exceptions, distinctions and subtleties.

Negligence Per Se

The Restatement (Third) of Torts reiterates the general principle of negligence per se:

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