If a man enters surgery to have his left leg amputated and leaves surgery with his right leg amputated, which Latin term of law applies?

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Res ipsa loquitur is a Latin term that means "the thing speaks for itself." In the context of the question, it applies because the wrongful amputation of the right leg instead of the left leg clearly indicates negligence without needing further explanation.

If a Man Enters Surgery to Have His Left Leg