ex maleficio
- Describes a situation that has occurred as a result of an act of wrongdoing or results from a legal response to such wrongdoing
- Ubi proprietas, ibi exclussio: Despite the absence of a pre-existing contractual relationship, the court found that a duty of care in tort had arisen ex maleficio.
- Damage to another’s property ex maleficio may result in the offender being required to compensate the victim.
- In cases of libel or slander, legal repercussions can arise ex maleficio.
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