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Gross Negligence.

Willful and wanton negligence or misconduct.

Guardian.

A person appointed by the court to take care of affairs of another. A common example would be a guardian to take care of the affairs of a minor or a mentally incompetent.

Guest Law.

Some states have legislation which restricts the rights of a guest to collect from the driver of an automobile he is riding in on the grounds of ordinary negligence. Usually such cases require proof of willful and wanton negligence on the part of the driver before the guest can collect. See also Assumption of Risk.