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Traumatic

Categories: Torts

Definition (1910 Edition)

ty is such as results from a wound or injury, particularly to the head or brain, such as fracture of the skull or concussion of the brain—Idiopathic insanity is such ag results from a disease of the brain itself, lesions of the cortex, cerebral anemia, ete. Pactra Sgro insanity is that which exists from the birth of the patient, and is (in law)
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.