Wanton Disregard


Definition of "Wanton disregard"

Jim Beatty
Jim Beatty LANDMARK REALTY

Legal phrase used in negligence cases to describe one person's overwhelming lack of care for the rights or well-being of another. Wanton disregard of another's rights is evidence of GROSS NEGLIGENCE.

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