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Good Samaritan doctrine (s<<schwa>>-mar-i-t<<schwa>>n).Torts. The principle that a person who is injured while attempting to aid another in imminent danger, and who then sues the one whose negligence created the danger, will not be charged with contributory negligence unless the rescue attempt is an unreasonable one or the rescuer acts unreasonably in performing the attempted…

goods. 1. Tangible or movable personal property other than money; esp., articles of trade or items of merchandise <goods and services>. • The sale of goods is governed by Article 2 of the UCC. [Cases: Sales 10. C.J.S. Sales §§ 12–16.] 2. Things that have value, whether tangible or not <the importance of social goods…

Goodright.Hist. A name sometimes used as a fictitious plaintiff in an ejectment action. • “John Doe” was used more frequently. — Also termed Goodtitle. Cf. JOHN DOE. [Blacks Law 8th]

good of the order.Parliamentary law. A time scheduled, usu. late in a meeting, for informal announcements, comments, and suggestions that do not seek the meeting’s immediate action. — Also termed general good and welfare; open forum; open microphone. [Blacks Law 8th]

good offices.Int’l law. The involvement of one or more countries or an international organization in a dispute between other countries with the aim of contributing to its settlement or at least easing relations between the disputing countries. [Blacks Law 8th]

good moral character,n.1. A pattern of behavior that is consistent with the community’s current ethical standards and that shows an absence of deceit or morally reprehensible conduct. • An alien seeking to be naturalized must show good moral character in the five years preceding the petition for naturalization. [Cases: Aliens 62(5). C.J.S. Aliens §§ 287–292.]…

good jury.See special jury under JURY. [Blacks Law 8th]

good health.Insurance. A state of reasonable healthiness; a state of health free from serious disease. • Good health, a phrase often appearing in life-insurance policies, does not mean perfect health. — Also termed sound health. [Cases: Insurance 1758, 3003(8). C.J.S. Insurance § 314.] “As used in policies of insurance, there is no material difference between…

good-faith purchaser.See bona fide purchaser under PURCHASER(1). [Blacks Law 8th]

good-faith margin.See MARGIN. [Blacks Law 8th]