Abstract

The article analyses the institution of a minor accident from the viewpoint of case law and the doctrine. Undoubtedly, this expression is an evaluative factor, and thus imprecise, the interpretation and practical application of which has been left by the legislator to the courts and the doctrine. The article attempts to discuss this institution from the dogmatic viewpoint as well as in a larger measure the practical one basing on the rulings of various common courts. Apart from that, the article presents an assessment of the criteria justifying adoption of a minor accident in relation to an assault.