highest degree of care

highest degree of care
That degree of care that a very careful and prudent person would use under same or similar circumstances. Schneider v. Bi-State Development Agency, Mo.App., 447 S.W.2d 788, 791.
A standard of care exacted in some jurisdictions of common carriers of passengers. The standard is relative, not absolute, and is sometimes regarded as no more than reasonable care measured by the circumstances
+ highest degree of care
Highest degree of care and utmost degree of care have substantially the same meaning. "Highest degree of care" only requires the care and skill exacted of persons engaged in the same or similar business. It means the highest degree required by law where human safety is at stake, and the highest degree known to the usage and practice of very careful, skillful, and diligent persons engaged in the same business by similar means or agencies.
See also diligence
- reasonable care

Black's law dictionary. . 1990.

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  • highest degree of care — That degree of care that a very careful and prudent person would use under same or similar circumstances. Schneider v. Bi State Development Agency, Mo.App., 447 S.W.2d 788, 791. A standard of care exacted in some jurisdictions of common carriers… …   Black's law dictionary

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  • utmost care — The highest degree of care to be exercised in a particular situation, consistent with the nature of the undertaking and the circumstances of the case. Dodge v Boston & Bangor S.S. Co. 148 Mass 207, 19 NE 373. As applied to the care required of… …   Ballentine's law dictionary

  • extraordinary care — Synonymous with greatest care, utmost care, highest degree of care. See care diligence negligence …   Black's law dictionary

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  • utmost care and skill — The highest degree of care and skill known which may be used under the same or similar circumstances. Phelan v Louisville Electrical Co. 122 Ky 476, 91 SW 703 …   Ballentine's law dictionary

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