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Ruth V. Rule Of Law Case Brief
Facts: The negligent act of Ruth in the fact that she did not properly park her car caused a series of accidents that resulted in knocked down power lines, grass fires, a gas station explosion, and an injured motorist. These accidents originated with Ruth's in-action to not properly observe the securing of her vehicle which resulted in the damages suffered by the plaintiff Jim.
Issue: The defendant Ruth owed a duty of care by her actions to protect the plaintiff Jim from harm. In the fact that she did not exercise this duty, she then breached this duty. The breaching of this duty of care resulted in the actual causation of the facts that led to the plaintiffs Jim's injuries.
Rule of Law: Res Ipsa Loquitur. This case falls under the rule of

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