DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTALITY

dangerous  instrumentality.An  instrument,  substance,  or  condition  so  inherently  dangerous that it may cause serious bodily injury or death without human use or interference. • It may serve as the basis for strict liability. See ATTRACTIVE-NUISANCE DOCTRINE. Cf. deadly weapon under WEAPON. [Cases: Negligence    305–307, 1172–1178. C.J.S. Negligence §§ 170, 176–179,399, 476–477, 494–526.] [Blacks Law 8th]