imminently dangerous article

imminently dangerous article
An article, such as poison or an explosive, which contains within itself the elements which render it dangerous to life and limb at all times and under all conditions. An article of a kind in common use without disastrous results, but dangerous to life and limb unless safely and properly constructed, such as a machine operated by power. Olds Motor Works v Shaffer, 145 Ky 616, 140 SW 1047.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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