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EPISODE · Dec 14, 2024 · 12 MIN

Necessity - Breaking the Rules for the Greater Good.

from Law School in Plain English: Torts & Criminal Law. · host Jeff Brown

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we explore the defense of Necessity — when breaking the rules is legally justified to prevent greater harm.  From stormy backyard emergencies to real-world cases like docked ships, we break down the difference between Public and Private Necessity and how they apply in the law.  Tune in to learn how far you can go in an emergency without crossing the legal line.Support the showThanks for listening to Law School in Plain English.  If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe/follow and leave a review.  Join me next time as we break down another legal concept — one principle at a time.

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