M Civ JI 174.14 Felonious and Intentional Killing: Accident - Definition

An accident is anything that happens that is not anticipated, not foreseen and not expected, and takes place without design or intention.

Note on Use

This instruction should be inserted in section d of M Civ JI 174.02 if applicable.

Comment

See Guerdon Industries, Inc v Fidelity & Casualty Co of New York, 371 Mich 12; 123 NW2d 143 (1963); Brant v Citizens Mutual Automobile Insurance Co, 4 Mich App 596; 145 NW2d 410 (1966).

History

M Civ JI 174.14 was added February 1986. Amended December 1, 2002.​