The doctrine of res ipsa loquitur makes the defendant liable when the defendant's act was in violation of a statute designed to cover the defendant's conduct.

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The doctrine of res ipsa loquitur does not depend on whether the defendant's act was in violation of a statute. It instead allows a plaintiff to infer negligence on the part of the defendant based on the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitur Makes the Defendant Liable