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res ipsa loquitur

The import of a thing or situation is obvious.
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Submitted on July 07, 2010

Additional definitions for 'res ipsa loquitur':

res ipsa loquiturA maxim where the very improbable facts of an accident imply the negligence of the defendant. It effectively shifts the burden of proof to the defendant.
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