DRAM-SHOP LIABILITY
dram-shop liability.Civil liability of a commercial seller of alcoholic beverages for personal
injury caused by an intoxicated customer. • Claims based on a similar type of liability have been
brought against private citizens for personal injury caused by an intoxicated social guest. [Cases:
Intoxicating Liquors 282–324. C.J.S. Intoxicating Liquors §§ 428–463.] [Blacks Law 8th]