Law Dictionary Definitions

fireman’s rule.See FIREFIGHTER’S RULE.[Blacks Law 8th]

fire insurance.See INSURANCE.[Blacks Law 8th]

firefighter’s rule.A doctrine holding that a firefighter, police officer, or other emergency professional may not hold a person, usu. a property owner, liable for unintentional injuries suffered by the professional in responding to the situation created or caused by the person. — Also termed fireman’s rule. [Cases: Negligence 570, 1315. C.J.S. Negligence §§ 368, 529–531,…

firebug. See INCENDIARY(1).[Blacks Law 8th]

firebote. See housebote under BOTE(1).[Blacks Law 8th]

firearm. A weapon that expels a projectile (such as a bullet or pellets) by the combustion of gunpowder or other explosive. [Cases: Weapons 8.C.J.S. Weapons §§ 13–15.][Blacks Law 8th]

fire,vb. To discharge or dismiss a person from employment; to terminate as an employee. [Cases: Master and Servant 31. C.J.S. Employer–Employee Relationship § 52.][Blacks Law 8th]

firdfare. See FERDFARE.[Blacks Law 8th]

FIOS.abbr.Free in and out stowed. • This bill-of-lading term means that the shipper supervises and pays for loading, unloading, and stowing. [Cases: Shipping 110. C.J.S. Shipping § 326, 328.][Blacks Law 8th]

FIO.abbr.Free in and out. • This bill-of-lading term means that the shipper supervises and pays for loading and unloading of cargo. [Cases: Shipping 110. C.J.S. Shipping §§ 326, 328.][Blacks Law 8th]