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Good Samaritan Rule
The doctrine that protects a volunteer who comes to the aid of an injured or ill stranger from being sued for contributory negligence, as long as the volunteer aid-giver (the Good Samaritan) acted with reasonable care.
LA-WS5:DRU.1.4.1.130427.19500