Excess nitrogen in water can harm people. Too much nitrogen, as nitrate, in drinking water can be harmful to young infants or young livestock. Excessive nitrate can result in restriction of oxygen transport in the bloodstream.
Slip Opinion Law and Legal Definition. A slip opinion is an expedited opinion published in near-final draft form, reflecting the substance of the court's decision, but subject to further editing to correct typographical or other formal errors.
Fellow Servant Rule A common law defense used by employers before the passage of compensation laws. It held that if an employee was injured due to the carelessness of a fellow employee, the right of action was against the fellow worker and not against the employer.